Tree care companies are struggling to retain quality workers despite offering higher wages and ...previously unimagined pay rates. Companies need to plug the hole that is draining their profession by confronting the reality that qualified workers are leaving their companies and many are leaving the profession entirely.

In this article, Bachmann suggests that leaders need to understand the roots of this problem, acknowledge their responsibility, and act to correct it by recognizing their role in creating disengagement. Company leaders need to consider alternative methods that will motivate and engage their employees.

Motivation 3.0, also known as intrinsic (internal) motivation, refers to the internal drive that comes from within a person to perform a task or achieve a goal. It is based on the belief that people have a natural desire to learn and grow. This approach works to build connections and trust with employees. It means discovering what employees want or need and helping them achieve it.

Leaders who understand the principles of Motivation 3.0 can create a work environment that fosters intrinsic motivation. They can empower their employees to take ownership of their work, provide opportunities for growth and development, and connect their work to a larger purpose or mission.

Read the full article in the May 2023 issue of TCI Magazine at tcimag.tcia.org

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Join us August 7 - 9 for this highly interactive and immersive workshop! Network with like-minded individuals from all across the United States, share your experiences and practical approaches and bring home strategies that you can implement right away!

With a focus on:
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