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Or, those talents may conflict with the roles and expectations of the positions we find ourselves in” (Clifton, Anderson, Schreiner, 2006, p. 21). Many employees feel that their talents are not being used in the position in which they work. The employer may not even realize the talents possessed by their employee, but by taking the StrengthsFinder survey, the strengths possessed are clearly identified. When an employee's dominant talents are identified, the employer can use his or her talents to provide a position where these strengths are needed. “Every time you use your greatest talents, there is a psychological reward: you receive both satisfaction and motivation. The pleasurable experience of using these talents seems to reach some of your deepest motivations” (Clifton, Anderson, Schreiner, 2006, p. 21). Motivation and satisfaction will have positive effects on the employee in the workplace. In conclusion, organizations should start requiring their employees to respond to strengths-identifying questionnaires such as the StrengthsFinder survey. This way, employers will have a better understanding of the talents their employees possess. Employers, in turn, will be able to utilize these talents in the workplace. Employers will be able to place their employees in positions where their talents will be valued