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<< Back to FAQ/Fact list Q: How can I motivate my employees? A: Motivating employees is challenging because different people are motivated by different things. They key is to remember, that one size does NOT fit all when it comes to motivation. Just like Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs says basic needs must be met to move on to more fulfilling needs, basic job needs must be met before moving on to motivation. In other words, the most motivated employee will find it difficult to be motivated if they do not have the basic tools to do their job. Once these basic needs are filled, more complex and psychologically oriented needs become increasingly relevant. There are five basic things that motivate people: The work itself, achievement, recognition of achievement, responsibility and advancement. A wise man once said that the only way to get a person to do just what you want is to cause that person to want to do it. Ways to accomplish this: discover what a person wants, show him/her that what you want will benefit them, show him/her that it will give them power and influence, show him/her that it will bring prestige and approval of others, make it easy or attractive and interesting for him/her to do. Some basic motivation guidelines: Tell people what you expect of them. Be fair and consistent. Offer praise and credit for work well done. Give access to yourself, your time, and your information. Know your people and respond to their needs and perceptions. Provide interesting and challenging work - utilize their talents. Get your employees involved. Give them a feeling that they are making a contribution; that they make a difference.
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