Maslow´s hierarchy of needs
Feeling like a vital part of the business, or having a sense of importance
Importance needs
Bob Christensen, a member of the technical staff's concern
Unavailable supervisor
A solution to lower turnover of Scientists in relation to more senior members
Elevated pay to be closer to senior scientists
Job security, risk prevention, and medical insurance
Security needs
Chris Chen, Research Scientist's issue with Steve
Biases toward Steve’s graduate students
Issues with rotating staff needing time-intensive explanations of their new duties
Fixed staff to commit to projects and completing them on time
This tier is at the bottom of the hierarchy and encompasses things like: Food, Shelter, and other necessities
Survival needs
Pat Klausen, Senior Member of the Technical Staff's positives of working for EL
Relationships, passion for the work
A solution to keeping administration staff longer
Offer company-sponsored accounting and administration classes
This tier of Maslow's hierarchy of needs is connected with the desire to be the most that you can be
Self actualization needs
The group with the highest turnover
Administrative personnel and technicians
Work enrichment for researchers
Increase transparency so researchers know what they are working towards