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Employee motivation is the level of energy, commitment and care that employees demonstrate in their work. This is influenced by factors such as personality, quality of life, leadership and working conditions. The following are common elements of employee motivation.
Hygiene factors are basic working conditions that don't improve employee motivation if they are met but dramatically reduce motivation if they are not met. For example, the availability of coffee and water in an office.RemunerationThe extrinsic motivation of financial compensation.
The belief that hard work has value. This can be both an individual view and element of organizational culture. For example, a team where hard work earns respect and reward.AutonomyEmployees may be more motivated when they are given freedom to pursue objectives as they see fit. Pursuit of freedom can also be a motivation to earn promotions. In many cases, people value the increased autonomy of a higher role just as much as the financial rewards.
Reactance is a tendency to rebel against perceived attempts to take away or restrict individual freedoms. For example, employees who are heavily monitored and controlled may become unmotivated and react against an oppressive environment with techniques such as passive aggression and malicious compliance.
The motivation to take the easiest path to goals. Employees may become disengaged if they feel that processes and work habits are hopelessly inefficient. For example, long meetings that have little value may harm motivation.Employees may avoid responsibility and accountability as a form of risk-aversion. This can be due to a fear of failure as opposed to a lack of work ethic.
Work that is uninteresting decreases motivation. In some cases, risk-adverse employees become bored as they actively avoid the challenging tasks that might stimulate interest.Employees who gain satisfaction from work itself such that it is its own motivation. For example, an architect who is passionate about architecture.
The motivation to learn, experiment and create.Employees may be more motivated when they feel they are part of a big, worthy mission.The common desire to be part of things that are new, growing, profitable, high status or trendy. For example, a position that offers a chance to learn a trendy new technology may see high engagement.The desire to live an interesting and fulfilling life. For example, working long hours can decrease motivation as an individual begins to miss out on life opportunities such as time with family.Motivation to achieve recognition, authority, respect and social standing. For example, a manager who feels a sense of validation due to their authority over others.The experience of being part of a team can be socially rewarding. The process of overcoming problems to persevere as a team tends to bond people together.The heliotropic effect is the tendency for people to move towards the most positive image they have of themselves. A leader who paints a picture of what a team or individual can be may help to motivate employees to actually achieve this future.|
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