EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION
What is Motivation?
Motivation in the workplace can be defined as the level of desire employees feel to perform, regardless of the level of happiness. It is proven that employees who are genuinely motivated to preform will be more productive, more engaged, and feel more invested in their work. In any organisation, it is the job of the manager to motivate its employees. The key is motivation in management which is the procedure through which managers inspire employees to be productive and effective. (What is Motivation in Management , 2015)
How to Motivate Employees?
There are three key point to consider when talking about employee motivation. The managers should encourage productivity and ensure that employees;
· Feel that the work they do has importance and/or meaning
· Are confident that their good work will be rewarded
· Believe that that are being treated with the utmost fairness
(What is Motivation in Management , 2015)
· Feel that the work they do has importance and/or meaning
· Are confident that their good work will be rewarded
· Believe that that are being treated with the utmost fairness
(What is Motivation in Management , 2015)
Why is Employee Motivation So Important?
It is vital to remember when making the effort to raise employee efficiency that an employee’s efficiency is not strictly related to his/her abilities and qualifications. In order to achieve the best results when it comes to efficiency, an employee needs to have a perfect balance between ability and operational skills. If this perfect balance is achieved, an increase in productivity, lower operational costs and overall improvement of efficiency will be as a result and this is also due to employee’s being motivated in their work. (Why is Employee Motivation So Important for Performance , 2015)