What Motivates Employees?

Employees have long been acknowledged as the most important assets of an organization. Employees or human resources define, dictate and influence the operations, market acceptance, overall productivity and success of enterprises or businesses. Employees at all levels need to be motivated through various measures and programs and often enough to ensure long-term success of an organization. Motivated employees work harder, are loyal to an organization in good times and bad and stay committed to organizational objectives.

Well Articulated Corporate Vision

A well articulated corporate or organizational vision that defines roadmaps, employees' roles, achievable goals and milestones goes a long way towards motivating employees.

HR Policies

Employees are motivated by HR policies that account for employees' welfare, compensation packages and training and development programs.

Appraisal Programs

A fair and balanced approach towards regular appraisals of job roles and career paths of employees keeps them engaged and motivated to the organizational objectives.

Incentives

Stock options, other performance-based monetary incentives, sponsoring external education stints, sanctioning longer maternity leave and occasional flexi-time work schedules keep employees motivated.

Informal Encouragement

Informal encouragement by immediate bosses, departmental heads, HR top management and other mentors can keep employees consistently enthused to raise the performance and productivity bar.