{"id":4084,"date":"2015-05-11T18:49:00","date_gmt":"2015-05-11T18:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.talogy.com\/?p=4084"},"modified":"2025-11-06T12:28:51","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T12:28:51","slug":"what-is-motivational-fit-and-is-it-really-important-in-hiring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/talogy.com\/en\/blog\/what-is-motivational-fit-and-is-it-really-important-in-hiring\/","title":{"rendered":"What is motivational fit and is it really important in hiring?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There are many factors to consider during the hiring process, ranging from professional experience and education to industry knowledge and job motivation. Having to take such a wide range of qualities into account can be overwhelming to a hiring manager, but it is necessary to hire strategically and to consider motivational fit. Motivational fit can often make or break it for a candidate regarding how successful they\u2019ll be in an organization. Despite often being overlooked, a candidate\u2019s workplace motivators can make a significant impact on their job performance.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is motivational fit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\nMotivational fit refers to the extent to which an employee\u2019s workplace motivators \u2013 both extrinsic and intrinsic \u2013 align with what the organization offers. When an employee\u2019s job motivation aligns with these factors, they are more likely to be engaged, satisfied, and committed to their role. Strong motivational fit not only increases job satisfaction, but also improves retention by ensuring that employees find meaning and fulfillment in their work.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding workplace motivators: Intrinsic vs. extrinsic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\nThe aspects that make up motivational fit are varied, but they are often broken down into two general categories \u2013 extrinsic and <a href=\"\/en\/blog\/why-every-leader-needs-to-understand-intrinsic-motivation-and-how-to-build-it\/\">intrinsic motivators<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Extrinsic motivators<\/strong> \u2013 These workplace motivators include factors related to the physical job itself. Examples include salary, benefits, work schedules, and the work environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Intrinsic motivators<\/strong> \u2013 Intrinsic motivators are more abstract. These kinds of workplace motivators include the amount of autonomy you have within your role, the level of interaction you have with customers or co-workers, or your job\u2019s level of difficulty\/intensity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\nEmployees weigh extrinsic and intrinsic motivators differently based on their individual priorities. For example, some candidates may place more emphasis on being able to work autonomously than their salary, being willing to sacrifice their compensation in return for more control over their work. Alternatively, some employees may not care how much they interact with co-workers or customers so long as the benefits of the job line up with what they desire. The closer an organization\u2019s culture and work environment match with an employee\u2019s desired workplace motivators, the greater their job motivation and likelihood of them finding a long-term home within the organization.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why does motivational fit matter in hiring?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Properly measuring motivational fit when looking to hire a candidate ensures that their personal drivers align with the role and company culture. Therefore, all effective hiring processes include some level of motivational fit matching as it\u2019s inherent in the very nature of hiring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the negotiations, recruiters and candidates develop a rapport to discuss extrinsic motivators such as compensation, schedule including whether remote or hybrid work is an option, and available benefits, with both sides making concessions at times. But, not all hiring managers consider the idea of motivational fit beyond this, and it can often be detrimental. Taking the extra time to ensure that a candidate fully understands the nature of their job could be the difference between hiring a low or \u00a0<a href=\"\/en\/blog\/whats-the-difference-between-high-performing-and-high-potential-talent\/\">high performer<\/a>. For example, a candidate who craves client interaction that accepts a position with infrequent customer visits will likely not be as satisfied in their role. Additionally, if individuals are motivated by compensation and do not receive the salary they desire, they would be less motivated to stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to assess motivational fit during the hiring process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\nTo effectively hire for motivational fit, recruiters should include <a href=\"\/en\/blog\/5-interview-questions-you-must-ask-to-assess-motivational-fit\/\">motivational fit interview questions<\/a> to better understand a candidate\u2019s job motivation and overall workplace motivators. This strategy helps identify the best way to engage a potential new hire, while also ensuring they align with what the organization offers and that the person you hire meshes well with your company culture.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The impact of job motivation on hiring success<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While many factors influence hiring decisions, ensuring strong motivational fit is one of the most critical. When a candidate\u2019s job motivation aligns with the workplace motivators your organization offers, they are more likely to be engaged, productive, and committed to working with your organization. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talogy can help you build a qualified team that not only meets your organizational needs, but also thrives within your company culture. Our flexible and engaging <a href=\"\/en\/talent-management-solutions\/assessments\/\">talent assessment solutions<\/a> empower businesses worldwide to identify, assess, and onboard talent with the right motivational fit for lasting success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-vertically-aligned-center is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"828\" src=\"http:\/\/talogy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/cta-research-report-cover-changing-success-criteria.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4523 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/talogy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/cta-research-report-cover-changing-success-criteria.jpg 640w, https:\/\/talogy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/cta-research-report-cover-changing-success-criteria-232x300.jpg 232w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Changing success criteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What will be important and why?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\nThe world of work is constantly evolving: from the digital disruption of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the seismic impact of the recent pandemic, to a long overdue focus on building diverse and inclusive organizations.\n\nTo deal with this continuous disruption and change, your workforce will need to be able to cope, adapt, and perform in different ways to be effective, and your hiring strategies need to align.\n\nIn this report, you\u2019ll learn:\n&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The seven core competencies repeatedly cited in the review of over 10,000 assessments as key for success across a variety of roles over the last ten years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The seven competencies that will be critical for success over the next ten years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why these competencies will be required for future organizational success<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you ready to discover which competencies are essential to survive and thrive in the reshaped world of work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/info.talogy.com\/en-us\/changing-success-criteria\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many factors to consider during the hiring process, ranging from professional experience and education to industry knowledge and job motivation. 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