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15 Things That Employees Want In Order To Feel Motivated

by Utpal Vaishnav on August 31, 2009

  1. Good wages – at least as per the market standard.
  2. Job security – no fear of getting fired.
  3. Good working environment – place they love to spend their time.
  4. Interesting work – which they would love to get engaged in.
  5. Care and loyalty – from management.
  6. Fairness – in the policies, procedures and decisions that management take.
  7. Appreciation and recognition – especially when they have outperformed.
  8. Help on personal problems – only then they will feel overall satisfied.
  9. Feeling involved – liberty to participate in the decision making process.
  10. Clear, measurable and achievable goals – doesn’t matter if they get it or they are allowed to set it!
  11. Rewards based on performance – not seniority or relationship.
  12. Little to zero corporate politics – it kills the organization and the employees’ loyalty.
  13. Respect – from colleagues.
  14. Constructive mentoring – from seniors.
  15. Promotions – at least when they are due.

See Also:

  1. How Do You Know Your Team Is Motivated 30
  2. When You Feel Good About Life 7
  3. You Don’t Need In Order To Succeed: 7

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