Employees must be motivated by the work to perform well and above expectations. Having the right person for the job that matches their thinking style, behavioural traits and occupational interests is the foundation.

Having the right person in the job is not enough. There are things that leaders and managers can do to enhance employee motivation and keep them engaged.

Each employee may have different things that motivate them, and this can change over time. So, it is important to have ongoing conversations with each employee to understand their key job motivators and how to meet their needs.

FastCompany published an article that referred to a study by BNET answering the question, “What motivates you at work?”

I created a checklist/worksheet to use to help determine the motivation factors of your employees. You can download the form and others from my documents section of my website. Instruction for using the worksheet are included.

I suggest completing the form on your own for each employee and having them also complete it. Then meet to compare and discuss. From that you can set action plans for each employee.