A pay freeze or even a pay cut is not unusual in tough economic times.  Given this situation it might seem that it is impossible to motivate people.

Yet study after study tells us that money alone is rarely a motivator in the long term.  So what are the alternatives:

1. Praise people regularly
2. Say thank you when people have gone out of their way to deliver
3. Keep people informed through regular communication
4. Give people challenging and rewarding work

What else would you suggest?

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