Motivation: Ups & Downs at Work
Posted in Graduate Experience on Feb 10th, 2009
Motivation has been a topic that has intrigued academics and employers alike. What motivates people? Everybody is different. However, a distinction needs to be made between motivation to work and motivation to go the extra distance.
First of all, I don’t believe anybody should have to motivate you to do your job. That is an agreement you have entered into by accepting the job. The company pays you to get the job done, so get the job done!
What does it mean to go the extra distance? It means treating the business as though it was your own and doing things that you think will help the business without waiting to be asked. Here are a couple of thought exercises to go through:
