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You are here: Home / Leadership / The 6 Types of Employees and How to Motivate Them

The 6 Types of Employees and How to Motivate Them

June 15, 2022 By Michele McGovern

Keeping your team motivated can be difficult, especially since we are not all motivated the same way. That’s right, there is no single flavor motivation cake for your diverse team of employees or coworkers. However, with a little deduction, and a few small efforts, you can make sure everyone feels appreciated and excited about the work at hand.

In a post on HrMorning.com, Michele McGovern reviews the observations of  Liz Uram, author of Communicate Like a Boss: Every Day Leadership Skills That Produce Real Results. She lays out 6 different types of employees, clues on how to identify them, and best of all – how to keep each unique individual motivated in the workplace:

Achievers

Who: These people are usually looking to outdo themselves. They’re OK with friendly competition, but their biggest competitor is internal.

Clues: They’re self-starters and concerned about productivity. They set personal and professional goals. They also love to check off goals they achieve.

How: Regularly give them key performance measures. Encourage them to set bigger goals. Recognize and congratulate their progress and achievements.

Approvers

Who: These employees like acknowledgment and appreciation.

Clues: They talk a lot about their accomplishments, even giving you a list of what they’ve done. They aren’t bragging. They want to hear, “Thanks.”

How: Give sincere, specific and timely appreciation for the efforts they point out and those you notice. For instance, send messages when they reach a goal. Or announce a recent accomplishment in a group meeting.

Influencers

Who: These employees often don’t need a formal leadership role to enjoy influencing others. They strive for respect from the boss and peers.

Clues: They often speak for the group. And colleagues consider them the “go-to” for answers and reassurance.

How: Ask them for opinions and feedback on matters that affect your group, making it clear you know “the team respects your thoughts.”

Belongers

Who: These employees are motivated by a sense of belonging to a group.

Clues: They often come up with ideas to get the gang together – happy hours, potlucks and such. They belong to other social groups, and take charge of family events and friend activities outside of work, too.

How: Ask Belongers to be part of projects that need unique and creative perspective. Invite them to help organize events and celebrations that make your workplace special because they want to be involved.

Growers

Who: These employees want to rise above the status-quo. They have their hearts and minds on career growth.

Clues: They’ll ask you about career development – as early as the job interview! Plus, they’re always willing to take on extra responsibility.

How: Invite them to take on bigger responsibilities and more complex tasks when they’re ready. Regularly talk about and create a career path.

Safety-netters

Who: These employees have a big need for job or financial security.

Clues: They might obsessively worry about performance and change. They aren’t necessarily needy, but they seek reassurance more often than others.

How: Answer their questions. Also, communicate change early and remind them of their skills and capabilities.

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