We should always remember that beyond a certain point, hygiene factors such as money, status, compensation, and job security are much more a by-product of being happy with a job rather than the cause of it.

Clayton M. Christensen
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The author of this quote is not saying that paying someone more doesn’t matter. He’s not saying that a job can be done well or poorly, regardless of compensation. He’s saying that getting paid well for doing a job is a by-product of being happy with a job, not the cause of it. To get the very best from each person in your workforce, make sure you understand what motivates them.

Make sure you understand what they want from their jobs and from life in general. Then, create a work environment that will encourage them to do their best work while also creating a climate where they feel valued and appreciated. Finally, reward them for their best work while also ensuring that they have the time and resources to do even better work going forward.

Source: How Will You Measure Your Life?

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