staff motivation

IndependenceEmployees empowered with the appropriate degree of choiceand autonomy have a greater level of pride and ownership intheir work.`

What Motivates Employees ?Maslow’s Hierarchy can help us understand Employee’s motivation

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Self-Actualization

Able to contribute positively towards a

greater goal, Contributing to Humanity, Building a legacy.

Self-Esteem

Respect of management & colleges, appropriate level of decision making

independence, Fair Performance Management System, Career Growth, Personal Development

Love & Belonging

Comradery among colleagues, Inclusiveness (lack of discrimination), minimal office politics, Collaborative

Culture, no blame culture

Safety & Security

Fair treatment of Employees, Workers rights, Safe working environment, Medical Insurance, etc.

Physiological Needs

Job Opportunity, Fair Compensation, Reasonable working hours, Fair benefits, access to food & drinks, etc.

PurposeEmployees whose work enables them to contribute towards agreater cause that they believe in, are driven by a highersense of achievement and fulfillment.

Learning & GrowthEmployees who have the opportunity tocontinuously learn and are challenged in their job,are motivated by a sense of achievement andpersonal development.

Belong & connectA sense of belonging and connectioncan only be fostered in anenvironment of fair and justtreatment for all Employees.Employees must have a sense of pridein being part of the organization.

FairnessConsistent fair treatmentof all employees is thefoundation for creating aculture of trust within theorganization. Mistrustwithin the organizationwill lead to high stresslevels and low motivation.

Voice & recognitionEmployees who are able to voice their views andideas across feel that their contributions arerecognized and appreciated. Employees are thenbetter able to realize self-actualization.

Opportunity to contributeEmployees must be provided with theappropriate opportunities to contribute ata level appropriate to their capabilities. Ifthey do not feel valued, they can feelthreatened which will negatively impacttheir performance.

Security & CertaintyHigh levels of uncertaintyin the organization leads toemployees feeling insecure& threatened. This has anegative effect onemployee performance andproductivity levels.