The Motivation Blog

After nearly 20 years of using Motivational Maps with hundreds of teams - from John Lewis to Frettens Solicitors, BCP Council to AgeUK - we can tell you that most leaders are flying blind when it comes to motivation. They know it matters, but they can't measure it. That's exactly what Motivational Maps were built to solve. The cost of this "blindness" is staggering. According to Gallup's State of the Global Workplace 2025 report, only 10% of UK workers are engaged at work -

When Alex’s motivation score dropped by 14 points in a year, no one noticed. They were still hitting targets. On paper, all looked well....

The Executive Summary: In the rapidly changing world marked by AI advancements and remote work, Motivational Maps provide crucial insight into individual employee motivations, aiding in both recruitment and retention strategies. With studies showing a lack of engagement at work and a high desire for flexible work models, Motivational Maps can help companies tailor their strategies to meet employee needs, increasing engagement and decreasing turnover rates. Companies that util

Many, many businesses have tried ‘employee of the month’-like schemes… but they don’t work.

Hard work and effort are tiring. When our brains and bodies are tired we can’t give our best. Why then do some people excel? Why do they see