Motivating Employees To Work Harder
Written on September 16, 2009 – 1:53 pm | by Graham Smith
A lot of people are miserable at their career and lack motivation because once their basic biological needs are satisfied (the ability to eat and survive), the remainder of their needs are left unattended (e.g. the need to be mentally stimulated and challenged).
To change this it is first necessary to distinguish the various types of needs. By individually identifying these needs specific strategies can be made for each to see improved motivation in the workplace.
- Physiological. They incorporate the first requirements of living; air, water, food and sleep. They represent the first reason that motivates people to work hard. If losing a job results in a chance of having no money for food or the lose of a home, nearly everyone will naturally work harder than they otherwise would.
- Safety. On the meeting of biological needs, people may proceed to perform well to the security of their job. However, for most their motivation will extend no further. After job security is established, their missing motivation becomes related to other broader needs such as the following.
- Interpersonal. Co-worker compatibility is significant. If relationships are sour or generally lacking, it can lead to boredom with poorly motivated workers taking more sick days or being regularly late for work. Make an effort to plan days outs and team-building activities.
- Esteem. Lots of managers and bosses mistakenly overlook this need. To have buoyant and motivated employees, it is essential to make them feel appreciated. When employees performs well on a project, reward them in some way.
- Personal Development. Circumstances that challenge the minds of workers and provide a chance of development are great workplace motivation strategies. Delegate greater responsibilities to employees and opt to have some kind of program that offers incentives in which motivated workers are able to pick up benefits.
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