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Do you enjoy your work? Do your employees? Can you re-ignite motivation? Research shows there are at least six reasons why we enjoy work (besides money, of course):
1) Inner Accomplishment: Making progress toward a goal makes all of us feel good.
2) The Greater Good: Many of us are also motivated by a sense of community-the feeling that life isn't just about our own individual needs and wants.
3) Personal Relationships: Individual relationships help many people look forward to each day. Enlightened managers respect this basic human need to connect.
4) Sense of Team: Many employers work hard to encourage a shared identity. For quieter teammates, this sense of camaraderie might be extremely important.
5) Physical Exertion: Physical activity helps most people battle a lack of motivation; for sedentary jobs, employers can offer a "get in shape" program.
6) Mental Challenges: The small euphoria from conquering a complex problem can be essential to enjoying work.
