This  article employee-motivation-productivity-_b_2615208.html talks about motivation in the workplace, which got me thinking about what motivates me the most when I work. In class, the same question was asked and the risk of getting fired was what motivated me the most. However, after I read this article I realized that the workplace environment is much more complicated than that.

The workplace is a complex environment, in that all employees come from a different culture and have different personalities. Each employee’s source of motivation is based on their personalities. For example, some employees are only concerned about the security and stability of their job. As long as managers avoid pushing them toward advancement, they will remain capable of sufficiently doing their jobs. Moreover, the most common motivation is money. The employees can be motivated maximally by raises, bonuses, time off and better benefits. However, to know the unique strength of every employee is a critical strategy for managers. There are many employees who get motivated by challenges they feel passionate about. Employees can contribute their talents and abilities to jobs they enjoy doing.

Therefore, it is the obligation of managers to discover the unique abilities of their employees and direct them to a suitable position. This way, they will be motivated and find confidence in the workplace. Their productivity will increase and the rate of turnover will decrease.

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http://www.cmlor.com/blog/motivation-in-the-workplace/