What Employees Want Out Of the Job
Most of us would have been an employee at some point in our lives. A lucky few would never have to work under a boss.
But once we become employers, we tend to forget about the employees we have hired. Now, I don’t mean we have forgotten they exist but about who they really are and what do they hope to get out of the job. Of course, we can’t always be at fault. We have to think of the company and the costs involved in hiring someone to do a job.
As employers, we are likely to think:
1) What can we get out of them?
2) What can they do for us?
3) Can they meet sales targets?
4) Are they able to help the business or organization grow and improve?
The list goes on……
Now, put yourself in their shoes. Or think about the days when you worked for someone else. What was it YOU wanted to get out of the job you had? Was the job you had merely a job or was it transformed into a career?
So what do employees want to get out of the job?
Basically, they want to be known for working in a respected organization which is successful. They want to be given opportunities to grow in the job and in areas of personal development. They would like for the work they do to have meaning. Employees want to enjoy their work and have a sense of fulfillment.
Employees would like to see that their organization is committed to quality in all aspects. It gives them a sense of pride and purpose. They would like to feel a part of the organization and that they do make a difference. They would like to see their ideas and opinions being valued.
Employees want to be a part of the organization, not just work for it. They want to be accepted and treated with respect. If they are, they are usually the ones who will take pride in their work.
Sue John
Editor
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