What Employee Wants?

I think this is the very big question which is on everyone's mind. This article maybe very helpful to HR and Companies.

Every person has different reasons for working. The reasons for working are as individual as the person. To create positive employee motivation, treat employees well. These ideas will help you fulfill what people want from work and create employee motivation.

Here are few suggestions:

- They want to feel valued.

- Respect is the fundamental right of every employee in every workplace. Part of respect is praise and feedback so people know how they are doing at work.

- Your employees want to know that they aren’t just a “number” to you. This means that they know and have access to information as quickly as anyone else in your workplace. In helping them do their jobs better. Helping them build their skills. Helping them make their lives work. Show a genuine interest in your employees and you’ll be surprised what happens! Good people perform for good bosses.

- Help them understand the big picture and their role in it. Businesses and organizations serve people. Help them understand how they improve people’s lives. Share information about your business and industry. Discuss your goals and progress toward them. Make them a part of something bigger than just a job.

- Employees want to learn new skills, develop their capabilities, and grow their knowledge and careers. Making developmental opportunities available to each employee demonstrates your commitment to helping them develop their careers. They appreciate this.

- Employees want to have an impact on decisions that are made about their jobs. Employee involvement and employee empowerment help to create engaged employees willing to put forth their discretionary energy for the business.

- Employees do want leadership. They want a sense of being on the right track, going somewhere that has been defined and is important. They like being part of something bigger than themselves. Employees like to know that someone, who is trustworthy, is in charge.

- Employees do want to know that it's ok to ask for help when the situation requires it; and, that they'll get it without judgment.

- They want feedback, delivered properly.

- Good employees want regular input on their job performance. You’re the person they expect to get it from. Make time for this incredibly important part of your job. When one of your employees does something exceptionally well, make a big deal out of it. Praise him or her as publicly as you possibly can. When they fall short of your expectations, offer constructive advice privately – one-on-one.

- Remember: Performance is impacted the most by frequency and timeliness of feedback.

Note : All these thoughts are my personal views, any comments and feedback is always welcome.