Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs by Priyanka T

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Things we require for survival: food, water, clothing, shelter, and sleep

In employment context needs are satisfyed through adequete wages

Physiological Needs

Safety Needs

Things that require physical and emotional security

Satisfied through job security, health insurance, pension plans, and safe working conditions

Example: reducing health care insurance is a threat to employees' need for safety

Social Needs

The human requirements for love, affection, and a sense of belonging

Satisfied through relationships in the work environment and informal organizations

Relationships between employees affect the success of the company

Esteem Needs

Our need for respect, recognition, and a sense of out accomplishment and worth (Self-Esteem)

Satisfied through personal accomplishment, promotion to more responsible jobs, and various honors and rewards

Self-Actualization needs

The need to grow and develop and to become all we are capable of being

Satisifaction varies with the individual. Due to this, it is the hardest to achieve. A sense of self accomplishment

Example: like feeling that they are the best out there, learning new skills, starting a new career after retirement