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The benefits of enterprises for employees need to be concretized to create motivation to work and the need to stick together. Photo: Quynh Chi
The benefits of enterprises for employees need to be concretized to create motivation to work and the need to stick together. Photo: Quynh Chi

Maintaining workers, businesses need to ensure 5 levels of demand

Quỳnh Chi (báo lao động) 08/01/2026 10:55 (GMT+7)

According to Anphabe Company, businesses need to build a comprehensive career development journey, meeting both the material and spiritual needs of workers.

material and spiritual needs are concretized by 5 levels of needs.

Level 1 - access: The foundation of flow in work

At the most basic level, workers need to be equipped with basic factors to be able to work effectively. This is not simply providing equipment such as laptops or workspaces, but more deeply creating a favorable environment for access to information, people and resources to support work.

Access here includes: Clear information about roles, responsibilities, work processes; easy connection with superiors, colleagues and support departments; adequate technology infrastructure for flexible work.

Level 2 - capacity: Personal development launch pad

When there is a good foundation, workers will start to desire to promote their capacity. This is an important layer to retain truly capable personnel.

The main factors of this level include: Assigning the right job to the right person based on capacity and passion; providing appropriate training programs, updating new skills; giving opportunities to learn, advance, and experience diverse roles.

Level 3 - connection: Culture is the soft power of the organization

When capacity is promoted, people begin to seek connections with the community. A highly connected environment will create peace of mind, encouragement and cooperation between members.

This is reflected in: Positive and supportive relationships between colleagues; a transparent, respectful work culture, no jealousy; superiors always listen and create a two-way communication space.

4th - Respect: Recognized as a strong motivation

Everyone wants to be recognized for their efforts. When feeling worthwhile and treated fairly, workers will proactively contribute and stay long-term.

At this level, businesses need to: Listen and respond to employees' opinions; give autonomy in work, make decisions; have a transparent reward system, the right person - at the right time.

5th Floor - purpose: The touchpoint of the heart and reason

The highest level of the tower is when workers feel that their work brings value to the community and is in line with living ideals. At that time, they are not simply working for a living, but are living a mission.

core factors include: meaningful work, creating positive impacts; personal value matching the value of the organization; pride in working for the company, having faith in the future of the organization.

Anphabe Company emphasizes that the 5 levels of demand are not a rigid formula, but a flexible guideline to help businesses understand and accompany workers on their career journey. Meeting these needs not only helps retain talent, but also creates a positive, creative and effective working environment.

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