How do you motivate people?

@Mikki2 (179)
United States
June 28, 2007 1:49am CST
My problem is, I am a supervisor and have one employee that has no motivation at all. We are in a electronic/technical field. I have tried everything I can think of so I am turning to you, the people of Mylot for any suggestions.
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@liyan97 (2127)
• Northern Mariana Islands
28 Jun 07
I feel that motivation comes from within. If your employees don’t feel motivated to work, then maybe they should change their line of employment! I am motivated by the things I need in life, with each day that passed and every dollar that I make, I feel a sense of relief, even if it is just enough to pay a little thing like my phone bill. I believe that the people who lack motivation in life are those who have no goals in life or are just plain lazy. If I was in your situation and I have tried as you have. The only step that I can take next would be to give that employee a warning, and express to him/hr that I can no longer sit around and wait for his/her motivation to kick in because we are all here for the same reason and that is to do a job! If I see no change with that employee three days after I have initially spoken to him/her, I would be left with no choice but to terminate his/her employment! I believe that you are truly a wonderful person, because you are here seeking advice in your situation. In essence that tells me that you are reluctant to fire this person, probably because you don’t have the heart. But the fact is, you have been deemed the “supervisor” on behalf of the company you work for and although it may be hard for you, it is your job to determine what is in the best interest of the company. There are many people out there who are motivated to work, not because they want to but because they need to in order to survive in this world!
@Mikki2 (179)
• United States
29 Jun 07
Thank you for your response. I have always felt that you should give 100% effort in all you do but some people just don't feel that way. I am afraid you are right that it might come down to termination if things don't change soon. I will hate to do that but really he is doing it to himself, I just have to remind myself of that. Thanks again.