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Maslow´s Hierchy of Needs

  1. Lead-In Discussion (10 minutes) Discussion Questions: What are some things all humans need to be happy? Do you think money is the most important need? Have you heard of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs? What do you think motivates people in life?    2. Vocabulary Preview Word Definition Motivation The reason why someone does something Hierarchy A system where people or things are ranked Basic needs Things necessary for survival like food and safety Belonging Feeling part of a group or community Recognition Being noticed or appreciated for your work Fulfillment Feeling satisfied because you are doing something meaningful Advancement Progress in your job or career Workplace The place where people work Self-actualization Reaching your full potential Job satisfaction How happy you are with your job 3. Read : Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs In 1943, psychologist Abraham Maslow introduced a theory to explain human motivation. He believed that people have five lev...

ESL LESSON: Maslow's Pyramid of Needs in the Workplace (Work In Progress)

  ESL LESSON: Maslow's Pyramid of Needs in the Workplace Level : B2 (Upper-Intermediate) Topic : Motivation and Work Time : 60–90 minutes 1. Warm-Up Questions What motivates people to work? Do you think money is the most important reason to work? What makes a workplace a good place to work? 2. Vocabulary Preview Word Definition Motivation The reason why someone does something Hierarchy A system where people or things are ranked Basic needs Things necessary for survival like food and safety Belonging Feeling part of a group or community Recognition Being noticed or appreciated for your work Fulfillment Feeling satisfied because you are doing something meaningful Advancement Progress in your job or career Workplace The place where people work Self-actualization Reaching your full potential Job satisfaction How happy you are with your job 3. Reading: Maslow’s Pyramid of Needs in the Workplace Article (Simplified for B2 learners): Psychologist Abraham Maslow crea...

Denmark will have world's highest retirement age

Denmark will have world's highest retirement age Higher rates of longevity are pushing up ages of retirement. The Danish government has just announced it will raise the retirement age for its citizens from 67 to 70 by the year 2040. This means that Denmark's workers will have the world's longest wait before they can retire. Denmark said the new law was necessary because of the increasing life expectancy. However, Jesper Rasmussen, a trade union leader in Denmark, expressed his consternation at the government's move. He said: "Denmark has a healthy economy and yet the EU's highest retirement age". He added: "A higher retirement age means that workers will lose their right to a dignified senior life." There is a precedent for the retirement age being 70. The world's first case was in Germany in 1881. They were the pioneers in this. They set the age at 70, before reducing it to 65 in 1916. Many countries followed suit and incorpor...