What motivates you in your work?

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Highly motivated employees are every company's dream. Different people are motivated by different things. Please share with me what motivates you and help me understand human mind a little better :)

Anu Varila · Accepted Answer

@eeri2 Have to admit that it is not easy. I believe that 15 years experience with customers (my goals are related to customer work) helps and the fact that you are able to constantly adjust your goals to make them work better.

Petteri Puumala · Answer

I am motivated by the fact that my work can be measured by appropriate indicators. It is also important for me to know how I can do my job better and, in return, to receive feedback if I have done well. I am also motivated by the support and like-mindedness of the work community. What motivates you? :)

Anu Varila · Answer

@tytti_sandstrom I'm sure this is more important than many people think!

Laura Partanen · Answer

@anu_varila I can totally relate to this! These are maybe the main things affecting to my motivation, too. One thing I would add, is that the work should be meaningful and it should bring some value to me and to others :)

Erica Y · Answer

I'm motivated when I get to see my efforts make a difference. It can be within the company, or to a customer I'm helping.

Misha Krunic · Answer

Setting goals and accomplishing them. Learning and developing yourself through the process. Collaborating with like-minded and enthusiastic people. My passion for the projects I'm working on.

These are some of the most important motivating factors for me.

Erica Y · Answer

@anu_varila Interesting! How are you able to make the goals to be just ambitious enough that you can reach then reach them? I find it hard to estimate if a goal is realistic or not and then I easily get disappointed if something doesn't go as I anticipated.

Anu Varila · Answer

@laura_partanen Good point! I could add those too! :)

Caroline Schneider · Answer

I'm motivated when there's a purpose in the work I'm doing. This is why I love working for GreenFrame! We created a tool that allows other developers to measure and reduce their website's CO2 emissions. If you're interested in this topic too, check out GreenFrame: https://greenframe.io/

Tytti Sandström · Answer

@eeri2 This is important. The phases when i've felt unmotivated in my work are when i've felt that my effort isn't needed

Tytti Sandström · Answer

@anu_varila the balance between freedom and responsibility plays a huge role in my motivation (and enjoying my work) as well!

Tytti Sandström · Answer

@petteri_puumala Thanks for sharing your motivators! I just had a discussion with my coworkers about motivation, and my understanding of it grew again. What an interesting topic!

Some things that motivate me: goals & targets, inspiring people around me, competition (when i feel i have possibility to succeed), urge to succeed in what i do

Ciprian Istodor · Answer

I'm motivated only when i see my efforts make a difference, only when i see good results

Janinah · Answer

Motivation for me comes from:
1. Working for myself instead of being dictated to by Employers 🙄

2. Utilising my skills/working in sectors I like e.g. non profit

3. Knowing my work makes a difference

What motivates you in your work?

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