4 Motivation Factors to Improve Job Satisfaction
In dynamic business environment, organization should endeavor to increase job satisfaction in order to improve employee motivation which leads to a better job performance and increased efficiency. There are several key factors of motivation that could be used to improve job satisfaction as follows:
Commitment
Employee commitment increases when an employee feels motivated and satisfied at his job. The link between motivation and satisfaction is illustrated by the commitment shown by a worker toward his company. Therefore, motivation plus job satisfaction equals commitment.
Feelings of Worth
It is important to employees to believe that they are valuable to the company. Therefore, encourage feelings of worth among workers to increase motivation and job satisfaction. Compliment your employees for their exceptional performance, thank them for extra efforts, and reward them as the expression of gratitude.
Variative Approaches
Vary the approach to the job and encourage employees to do the same. This keeps the workplace interesting, which resulting increased motivation and job satisfaction. One way of varying the job approach is to veer from the usual routine in order to build excitement at work.
Optimism
A natural link exists between optimism, employee motivation and job satisfaction. Therefore, leaders in the workplace need to radiate optimism, especially during times of change or difficult circumstances, so their employees will follow accordingly.
Conclusion
To sum up, understanding key factors of motivation above will be beneficial to improve job satisfaction of employees, in which affect their work productivity and efficiency in workplace and therefore, helps organization to growth and achieve success in the future.
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Reference:
Editorial Team. (2007). Work Motivation, Job Satisfaction, and Organisational Commitment of Library Personnel in Academic and Research Libraries in Oyo State, Nigeria. University of Idaho: Library Philosophy and Practice.