ring and bringing out into the light people's intrinsic nature, gifts and secret desires that we give them the opportunity to feel motivated. This is no attempt at playing the psychologist, but a rough explanation of some basic precepts.However deep and complex human nature is, all humans share basic needs that must be addressed, ranging from shelter to more sophisticated drives. In his hierarchy of needs, Abraham Maslow shows the gradual escalation of workers' drives and motivations in this pyramid: Self-Actualisation EgoSocial NeedsSafety NeedsPhysiological NeedsMASLOW'S HIERARCHY OF NEEDSApplied to workers, it translates as follows:Physiological Needs Basic physical needs: the ability to acquire food, shelter, clothing and other basics to surviveSafety Needs A safe and non-threatening work environment, job security, safe equipment and installationsSocial Needs Contact and friendship with fellow-workers, social activities and opportunitiesEgo Recognition, acknowledgment, rewardsSelf-Actualisation Realizing one's dreams, using one's gifts, talents and potential.Once basic needs are satisfied, people want more. Progress is the essence of human nature. When people's basic needs are addressed, their mind and soul, free of threat and insecurity, open up to some of their innermost drives. People are often confused between "superficial wants" and "inner drives." Some individuals are in pursuit of material luxury, while others pursue their thirst for knowledge, artistic expression, a need to lead or help others, play the hero or shine in society. We cannot play the role of psychologists or psychoanalysts. However, it benefits the company if we discover who every worker is, his/her drives, special gifts, abilities, hopes and plans for the future. If we take time to discover this, understand what makes this person "tick", we will be able to utilize this worker in the position, which is the best "fit", a step ahea...
