Figure: 1 Motivation – source
Motivated
employees are an asset to companies. They set an example for other employees
and achieve organizational goals. Motivation is of two types, internal and
external. There are different institutional cultures in different countries and
organizations. Therefore, different methods have to be followed for employee
motivation.
What is employee motivation?
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to
What are the employee motivation
types?
According
to
Intrinsic
motivation - An employee doing well in his or
her workplace on their own. Recognition, curiosity, respect, and the desire to
achieve success are the hallmarks of a motivated employee. Praise increases
motivation, but continuous praise can also lead to loss of motivation.
Extrinsic
motivation - This refers to the
motivation of an employee to act externally. For example - giving gifts,
trophies, awards, and bonuses to an employee at work. Continuing with external
motivation can also lead to problems and unnecessary costs. When employees are
not internally motivated, external motivation is temporary.
Why is employee motivation so
important?
Employee
motivation affects the co-organizational structure because employees are not
robots. Employees' deliberate workload increases in the face of employee
motivation. According to
Employees spend time surfing the
Internet on their phones during work hours.
Less motivation of employees and slower
work.
Other employees are being lured into
it and corporate resources are being wasted. Employees should therefore be
motivated to prevent such wastage.
Figure 2: Motivation – source
Benefits of employee motivation
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to
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Increased employee commitment
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Improved employee satisfaction
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Improved employee efficiency
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Improved employee efficiency
How do you improve employee
motivation?
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to
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Employees need to
be shown that a company has a vision, Employers need to know that employees are
pursuing their goals.
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Management must
make employees understand that the work of an individual employee depends on
the overall outcome.
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Employees should
be motivated to hit targets.
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Management allows
give some time off for employees.
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Employees need to
know that leaders see and appreciate their efforts.
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Create a pleasant
atmosphere in the office.
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Aiming to improve
the lives of employees on and off the job and let everyone know that they work
in the best place they can.
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Encourage
teamwork in an organization.
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Managers design a
career path for employees and identify and minimize gaps.
Conclusion
Employee Motivation How Important for
Employers, Avoid wasting time and money and keep companies moving towards their
goals.
Employee Motivation How Employees'
Importance, Job Security, Increasing Benefits, Recognizing Attraction. However,
management must ensure that employees are motivated to a limited extent.
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