1. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Physiological Needs
Safety Needs
Social Needs
Esteem Needs
Self Actualisation

2. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Physiological needs:
Food, shelter, sexual satisfaction i.e. those needs needed for basic survival.
Safety needs:
The need to feel safe within your environment. Also refers to emotional and physical safety.
Social Needs:
The need for love, friendship and belonging

3. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Esteem needs:
The need for self-respect, status and recognition from others.
Self-actualisation:
The point of reaching one’s full potential. Are you capable of excelling yourself?

4. Application of Maslow within the workplace
Maslow’s level What the organisation could do
Physiological Competitive salary
Safety Safe working condition
Social Work social events
Esteem Feedback via appraisal, generally praising staff
Self actualisation Allocating more challenging and stimulating responsibilities