Feeling Demotivated? Consider How Your Job Helps Others.

There are many different ways to encourage employee motivation and engagement, but one often overlooked opportunity is service. Studies have indicated service to others is at the very heart of creating meaning and purpose in one’s life. And we all know that when we serve others we feel more fulfilled, happy, motivated, and engaged. The good news is that each of us, in our day jobs, have almost innumerable opportunities to serve others well. But it’s often challenging for employees to see those opportunities and for companies to emphasize them well. In this piece, the author outlines six key groups we can remember to serve every day.