Practical advice for managers on how to keep their teams engaged, motivated, and productive in tough times

• Motivating Without Money

  Keeping employees engaged is critical during an economic downturn. Here are some smart ways to do it

• Value-Based Motivation

  Recessions can have a big impact on what employees value. Tailoring rewards to those values is is the key to keeping them engaged, says leadership expert Ed Lawler

• Keeping Employees Engaged in a Downturn

  Cost-cutting and layoffs may be a fact of life in a recession, but organizations lift employee morale with "stretch assignments" that benefit both parties

• Making Employee Engagement Fashionable

  The CEO of Gucci says managers need to stay confident, calm, and focused with employees

• Slide Show: Twitter's Motivation Tips

  Workers tell what their employers are doing to keep them motivated and engaged in the downturn

• Video: The Power of Recognition

  Small gestures, such as handwritten notes from managers, can go a long way in increasing employee engagement and retention, says Chester Elton, co-author of The Carrot Principle

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