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In a recent survey of over 1500 employees, its been found that money is not the primary motivator for employees. Yes, this was surprising to me, but here’s the top five primary motivators…LET ME KNOW IF YOU AGREE!<\/p>\n

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  1. A learning activity and choice of assignment<\/strong>. Employees value learning opportunities in which they can gain skills to enhance their marketability. The ability to choose work assignments is a plus<\/li>\n
  2. Flexible working hours and time off. <\/strong>Employees seem to value time in general, whether its at work or personal time. Flexibility around their work hours will allow them to better balance personal obligations with work responsibilities.<\/li>\n
  3. Personal praise. <\/strong>People like to feel theyre needed and that their work is appreciated. Yet employees report that their bosses rarely thank them for the job that they do.<\/li>\n
  4. Increased autonomy and authority in their job. <\/strong>Greater autonomy and authority tell employees that the organization trusts them to act independently and without the approval of others.<\/li>\n
  5. Time with their managers. <\/strong>When managers spend time with employees, it does two things: First, it provides recognition and validation. Second, it provides support through listening to the employee’s concerns, answering questions, and offering advice.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Do you agree with these motivations? <\/strong><\/p>\n

    Personally, I believe that managers should be careful with these factors, because too much praise or too much flexibility can backfire and cause an employee to loose motivation and not be productive.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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