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Saying “keep up the good work” is what motivates the most employees in the office


What's your go-to phrase when you want to motivate someone? "Good job / Well done / I'm proud of you" are some that make this journalist feel happy and sound that they come from a genuine place, and I'm sure you all have your own favourites!

Seems like not only do employees have their favourites, but they also aren't hesitant to list out their least-liked motivational phrases, as evident from a survey of 2,000 British respondents conducted by Preply.





Here are the most motivational phrases that respondents agreed they liked being told:

Motivational Phrase

Motivated 


Keep up the good work


58.00%


You can do this


55.00%


Don't give up


53.00%


Go for it


53.00%


Believe in yourself


51.00%


Stay strong


47.00%


Keep fighting


47.00%


What do you have to lose


45.00%


Keep pushing


43.00%


Hang in there


42.00%

But not all phrases are effective, as respondents listed the following as the least motivating phrases that they have been on the receiving end of:

Motivational Phrase

Not motivated 

Reach for the stars


57.00%


Do the impossible


57.00%


Keep calm, carry on


54.00%


The sky’s the limit


54.00%


Hang in there


49.00%


Follow your dreams


49.00%


Keep pushing


48.00%


What do you have to lose


47.00%


Stay strong


45.00%


Keep fighting


44.00%

The research also had data points to identify which generation is most response to motivational sayings - and it turns out Millennials took the lead, with an average of 60% being motivated by some of the phrases. Those employees over 55 tend to be the least motivated by these phrases, with 52% on average of this demographic saying they were not motivated at all by these phrases.


While the survey was conducted in the UK, HRO believes the data remains relevant and will resonate with our readers in Asia.

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