The Importance of Employee Motivation


(Pollfish, 2021)

The most important resource for any organization is their Employees as all of their Goods, Services & Customer Interactions happen through them. It is through the employees that the brand image, Service Quality, Productivity & Overall efficiency of the organization is upheld, as such it is extremely vital that each & every organization make sure that their staff are extremely motivated & satisfied with their job in order to ensure the maximum output from them.

Given below are some of the definitions related to Employee Motivation which will help highlight the value of the concept.

"Employee motivation is defined as the enthusiasm, energy level, commitment and the amount of creativity that an employee brings to the organization on a daily basis." (QuestionPro, 2021)

“Take good care of your employees, and they’ll take good care of your customers, and the customers will come back.” (Marriott)

"Motivating employees to work at their full potential is the main premise of successful management." (Banovac)

"Treat employees like they make a difference and they will" (Goodnight)

Importance of the Employee Motivation.

Employee motivation is an extremely important concept in the Human Resource Management field as the main objective of HRM is to manage the limited human resource to their maximum potential & in turn achieve organizational efficiency & to achieve the said targets the organization needs to make sure that their staff are well motivated & energized to give their 100% to the organization. listed below are some of the key advantages of having a well motivated staff.

  • Increase staff output.
  • Overall balanced mindset.
  • Enthusiastic & energetic staff members.
  • Increase employee loyalty.
  • Better levels of customer service.
  • More innovative staff members.
  • Better team players.  
  • Motivated employees will also be brand ambassadors.

Tips to improve Employee Motivation.

  • Have regular recognition or awards programs for employee achievements.
  • Establish a clear & transparent compensation scheme.
  • Organize various events to encourage fellowship & relaxation among employees.
  • Conduct trainings & awareness programs to educate staff members.
  • Obtain regular employee feedback.
  • Have a clear-cut promotion & rewards scheme.
  • Have regular communication with employees & provide them a channel to approach the management in a hassle-free manner.

(Matchr, 2021)

Conclusion

Overall in conclusion we could surmise that employee motivation plays an extremely significant role in any organization as it is the well motivated & satisfied employees that help the organization to reach new heights & achieve all it's goals & objectives above & beyond what is expected. For this reason it is expected that the HR department of any organization do their maximum to ensure that the expectations of the employees are well met.

References

Goodnight, J., CEO SAS

Marriott, J. W., Marriott International

Matchr, 2021. Matchr.
Available at: https://matchr.com/hr-resources/employee-engagement/proven-ways-to-motivate-employees/

Banovac, E.,

Pollfish, 2021. Pollfish.
Available at: https://resources.pollfish.com/market-research/diving-into-the-employee-satisfaction-survey/

QuestionPro, 2021. QuestionPro.
Available at: https://www.questionpro.com/blog/employee-motivation/

 

Comments

  1. Nadeeshan MadusankaAugust 28, 2021 at 1:07 AM

    Employee motivation refers to a company's employees' level of commitment, desire, and energy in their jobs. The only true way to assess this is to learn how employees truly feel. Employees may find it challenging to be honest in face-to-face interviews as a business leader or HR member. Confidential questions are an excellent way to acquire a complete view of a company. This also allows you to learn what motivates staff and what they believe is holding them back, allowing you to quickly implement a solution.

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  2. Rukmali FernandoAugust 28, 2021 at 4:30 AM

    Motivation is one of the most important tools of Human Resource Management that create incentives to encourage employees to work more efficiently but also to attract potential employees. Thankyou for sharing this interesting article Jude.

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  3. Arun_Prakash_MBA_BlogAugust 29, 2021 at 3:28 AM

    Motivation is one of the most important factor for every organization for the smooth functioning of the business. Motivated staff members will be mentally and physically fit, enthusiasm towards the job, takes up responsibility and etc, which will lead to uninterrupted functioning of the business. Motivation can be any form of recognition, promotion, salary increment, bonuses. Sometimes motivation comes as a package too. Thank you.

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  4. blogs of UMESHAugust 29, 2021 at 4:23 AM

    Nice article Jude with a good arrangement.
    For example, a low-motivated employee might work more slowly and take longer breaks from their tasks, while also surfing the web or using their phones to pass the time. It's not just that they lack focus, but that they aren't giving it their all. In addition to wasting valuable company resources, this can have a knock-on effect on other employees, preventing the entire company from producing work of the highest quality or meeting important targets..
    In contrast, a motivated employee is enthused, committed to their work, and takes pride in their accomplishments You can count on them to get things done quickly, take action, and do a good job for you and the company.

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  5. Wathsala SiriwardhanaAugust 29, 2021 at 4:42 AM

    Valuable topic for both employer and employee Jude.
    By applying successful motivation strategies organization have the opportunity to achieve higher levels of output through increased employee productivity. Also motivation will increase the employee commitment, employee satisfaction, employee development and efficiency

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  6. M.JanarthanAugust 29, 2021 at 7:23 AM

    Employee motivation is key to an organization success. It's the level of commitment, drive and energy that a company's workers bring to the role everyday. Without it, companies experience reduced productivity, lower levels of output and it's likely that the company will fall short of eaching important goals too.If an employee is motivated, they are more likely to do a good job and work hard. Motivation is very important for attracting employees, retaining employees and general levels of productivity in a business.Motivated employees are more likely to be willing to work, rather than staying off.

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