A factor contributing today to the relevance of the need hierarchy $($Maslow$$s pyramid$)$ is that A factor contributing today to the relevance of the need hierarchy $($Maslow$$s pyramid$)$ is that job security is no longer a concern for most workers today. money is no longer a significant motivator. so many workers have to worry about satisfying basic needs due layoffs and job insecurity. many companies sponsor programs of self$-$actualization.