IMPACT OF EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION IN ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE

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WHAT IS EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION

 

Employee motivation is the level of commitment, energy and innovation that a company's employees bring to their work. In other words, motivation is described as the expression of the energy, commitment, and innovation that an organization's employees bring to their work. The best way to motivate people to work hard is to motivate them. People today need to understand why they work hard. Therefore, companies need to find ways to increase employee motivation while monitoring and encouraging employee motivation. 

Everyone in any organization has different motivations. The goal of the organization is therefore to integrate programs that encourage employee contributions to improve the efficiency and quality of service delivery.

 

 

IMPORTANCE OF EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION

Company’s employees are its greatest asset and the way employees get work done has a huge impact on the company's performance and success.

 

Without employee motivation, companies are more likely to experience lower productivity, lower output levels, and miss important goals. So managers need to nurture and monitor this. 

Unmotivated employees are less focused and unable to give their all at work. This is not only a waste of resources. It can affect other employees and prevent the company as a whole from doing quality work and meeting important deadlines.

Motivated employees, on the other hand, are enthusiastic, dedicated, and proud of their work. They want to complete tasks quickly, take action, and do good work for themselves and the company.

Motivation is important not only for the company, but also for the employees. It helps employees to achieve their personal goals. Motivated people are more satisfied with their jobs, perform better, and have a desire to succeed. This pleases the wider team and the organization as a whole.

Whether the company is at its peak or on its way up, employee motivation is crucial. The moment it drops, sales and output could soon follow. 

BENEFITS OF EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION

 

1. Higher productivity levels

It's no surprise that implementing employee motivation techniques can help employees work more productively, leading to better results. But few people know that a productive way of working can also have a positive impact on the employee experience by increasing job satisfaction.

 

2. More innovation

Motivated employees recognize opportunities for improvement by focusing on products and services and commit to working to improve them.

 

3. Lower levels of absenteeism

Motivated employees are satisfied with their work and have clear goals in mind. These employees are less likely to be absent unreasonably because they believe that taking unreasonable time off from work will prevent them from fulfilling their responsibilities.

 

4. Lower levels of staff turnover 

Motivated employees are more likely to stay in their jobs because they see the results of their efforts and believe they can continue to make a difference in the company. Employee turnover can be reduced, which reduces company training and recruitment costs. 

 

5. Great reputation and stronger recruitment

As we all know, people talk about the things they like and more importantly, the things they don`t like. Satisfied employees spread this information, giving the company a positive reputation as an employer. As a result, attracting top talent is much easier.

 

 

WAYS TO IMPROVE STAFF MOTIVATION

 

This article discusses the 10 ways to improve staff motivation

1. Recognizing and rewarding great work

Recognizing employee achievements and efforts can greatly increase employee motivation. It makes them feel worthy, gives them confidence and a willingness to take on new challenges. Organizations that constantly recognize the achievements and efforts of their employees achieve higher productivity through increased motivation. Therefore, with a good recognition program, a company can increase employee engagement and loyalty and increase employee retention.

The reward doesn't fundamentally get to be financial, it may be a motion, such as giving them a day off. Rewards are especially great promoters of inspiration and work fulfillment.

 

2. Encourage teamwork

Collaboration between teams within the company helps deepen ideas. Conversely, working with people with different skills will yield more creative results. In groups, the power is in the numbers, and anyone feeling unmotivated should empower their environment.

3. Create a career path

Employees need to know what the next step in their career path is. Talking about development and charting a career way along with your employees can create the drive to reach the next level and make them feel like they are on a long journey inside the organization.

4. Lead with vision

Employees want to know their efforts are on point. What are the next steps? What does success look like for company? Goals help motivate the journey, so leading with a clear vision can be a motivating factor for employees.

 

5. Create a welcoming workplace environment

When the workplace forms a friendly culture, employees look forward to coming to work. Motivation and mood go hand in hand, so a bad mood can make you less focused and less energetic at work. 

 

6. Give your team autonomy

Allowing some degree of freedom in the workplace, whether it's flexible hours or indefinite leave, shows the trust that leaders have in their employees. This increases motivation, as satisfaction with a job well done goes hand in hand with the feeling that they were in control and got it done on their terms.

 

7. Offer impressive benefits

Make everyone feel like they are working at the best place. Providing benefits aimed at improving lives both inside and outside of work can help improve morale and loyalty to the company.

 

8. Acknowledge success

Celebrate milestones, big and small. When the whole organization celebrates together, it not only increases employee motivation and productivity, but also increases job satisfaction.

 

9. Establish clear objectives

When clear goals are developed and assigned, it has a positive impact on both employee motivation and job satisfaction. To further influence employee motivation, ensure that clear responsibilities and expectations are set for individual employee roles.

 

10. Make sure everyone understands the ‘why’

When everyone knows how their individual actions affect the company's overall goals, even the simplest of tasks can provide much-needed intrinsic motivation.

 

 

HOW TO MEASURE EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION?

 

Employee motivation is difficult to measure. The only real way to measure this is to know how your employees are actually feeling. Some companies hold frequent face-to-face meetings and some organizations use software. Employees can have a hard time being honest in face-to-face conversations, so confidential questions are a good way to get a complete picture of your company. 

Taking frequent surveys is another way to measure motivation. HR will find it easier to quickly gather and act on critical feedback about what drives employees. 

By measuring employee engagement, companies can understand what employees are feeling and what they think might be holding back their motivation, so companies can quickly implement solutions. 

 

 

IDENTIFYING HIGHLY MOTIVATED EMPLOYEES

 

Motivated employees are always looking for better ways to approach tasks. They are constantly looking for ways to streamline processes, eliminate waste, automate tasks, and achieve overall results more efficiently.

 

 

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Chamara Perera