Why is it so difficult to get some people motivated at work?

Question

I run into people that are excited about their job and they want to grow within their company but for some reason, they just don’t get motivated about some of the very important tasks that must be done daily.

Answer 1

Welcome to the "it's soo all me" generation of people that think they are "totally entitled". A good manager knows that to build a employees strengths one must first minimize their weaknesses. Properly inspired people do well subliminally as opposed to seeing the same task as a who cares thing. A lot of people arent taught good work habits and part of that comes from their parenting and schooling. An overcoddled child has little grasp of the realities real life has in store for them later on. Some are just lazy and feel they are entitled top wage for less work. Some are just bad fit's for the job. HR managers have little skill in what is a good fit due to their lack of having ever done the job they are screening for. The best one can hope for is that a employee can grasp the task and perform well with proper guidance and training. They need to look at all pieces in the puzzle that comprises their job duty. Some are depressed with where their life is going and it spills into their workday. 53% of Americans are lonely and dont have a close confidant. Many have grown up on nintendo and have little social interaction skills and are withdrawn. Proper inspiration and work related activities can change many but not all. It is bad now and will only get worse as the economy gets harsher. I'm sorry this isnt a clear cut answer but i dont think a universal solution exists.

Answer 2

Everyone is motivated by different things. No matter how important a task may be, it may not be of interest to the person whose job it is to complete that task. Cleaning toilets is important but it doesn't usually provoke a huge sense of fulfillment in the person who must keep them clean.

Some employees are motivated by learning new things; some by being able to make decisions; others by pay and benefits; still others by a sense of camaraderie, or by recognition for the work they do. Learn what motivates each of your employees and then do your best to give them what they value.

Answer 3

People seem to want to climb straight to the top without having to climb the steps. Things do not just happen is what they need to realize. They have to make it happen. Learn every part of their job, complete all tasks, and understand even why it is they have these daily tasks.

Answer 4

Number one reason is because they only work there for the paycheck and they know this is not what they really want to do as a career choice. They kind of just gravitated into a job. Basically, they don't want to be there. Quitting is not as simple as people try to make it. There are things beyond your knowledge as to why they stay in a job they don't like.

Answer 5

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