Pippa Burnett, Florida Southern student and Braathe Enterprises HR Intern, interviews Robert Braathe about motivating the workforce. Questions include: When it comes to motivating employees, what do you think is the best “first step” to take? How do you cultivate a company culture focused on engagement and personal/professional growth? What are your preferred methods for enhancing employees’ feelings of meaningfulness in their position? How can Managers and leaders help to prevent burnout in the workplace? What are some good tips for discovering the common motivators of your employees? How would you recommend employees go about communicating their motivational needs to their management?