Videos: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs [5:14 min & 5:20 min]

How can knowledge of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs help managers to develop a more motivated and satisfied workforce?

Video 1: Improving Motivation with Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Theory [5:14 min]
Video 2: Culinary and Hospitality Opportunities at Wegman's [5:20 min]

After reviewing the description of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in Section 9.3, view Video 1, which provides specific examples how to connect employee motivation to each level in Maslow’s pyramid.

Next, watch Video 2 from Wegmans paying particular attention to the comments made by current Wegmans employees. Which aspects on the Hierarchy of Needs appear to you that Wegmans approach helps satisfy?

Contrast the way these workers seem to feel at Wegmans with the statement made in this section of your text that “supermarkets are generally not considered the best places to work”. Is it apparent from this video why Wegmans has earned a place on Fortune’s “Best Company to Work For” every year since the list started? What about the shopping experience at the place where you buy your groceries, assuming it’s not Wegmans, is there something they could learn from the Wegmans team that would improve your overall opinion?

Video 1: Improving Motivation with Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Theory [5:14 min]

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Video 2: Culinary and Hospitality Opportunities at Wegmans [5:20 min]

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is a privately held American supermarket chain. As of late 2024, Wegmans has 111 stores in nine states (NY, PA, NJ, MD, MA, VA, NC, CT and DE). Wegmans has been legendary in the grocery world for decades – think of Wegmans as the best Whole Foods you’ve ever seen on steroids.

It is headquartered in Gates, New York, but was founded on January 30, 1916, in Rochester, New York. Wegmans has appeared on Fortune's annual "100 Best Companies to Work For" list since the list first appeared in 1998. The company has been listed among the top six on the "100 Best Companies to Work For" list since 2016.

The largest Wegmans store is located in DeWitt, New York, and measures about 160,000 sq ft. – this is close to the size of a Walmart SuperCenter [ranging from 165,000 sf. To 220,000sf] and significantly larger than a traditional grocer like Ralph's or Von's [~50,000 sf]

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