How to motivate employees?

Many contemporary authors have also defined the concept of motivation. Motivation has been defined as: the psychological process that gives behavior purpose and direction (Kreitner, 1995); a predisposition to behave in a purposive manner to achieve specific, unmet needs (Buford, Bedeian, & Lindner, 1995); an internal drive to satisfy an unsatisfied need (Higgins, 1994); and the will to achieve (Bedeian, 1993). Motivation is operationally defined as the inner force that drives individuals to accomplish personal and organizational goals.

Why do we need motivated employees? The answer is survival (Smith, 1994). Motivated employees are needed in our rapidly changing workplaces. Motivated employees help organizations survive. Motivated employees are more productive. To be effective, managers need to understand what motivates employees within the context of the roles they perform. Of all the functions a manager performs, motivating employees is arguably the most complex. This is due, in part, to the fact that what motivates employees changes constantly (Bowen & Radhakrishna, 1991). For example, research suggests that as employees' income increases, money becomes less of a motivator (Kovach, 1987). Also, as employees get older, interesting work becomes more of a motivator.

As an employee, you need to be motivated and motivation comes in many forms. As they say, money is one of them. But to some, this is not important. As what Kovach had said. When employees’ income increases, it becomes less motivator.

7 Tips for Motivating Employees (http://www.inc.com/guides/2010/04/tips-for-motivating-employees.html)

1. Set a Good Example.

2. Focus on Employee Happiness Rather Than Employee Motivation.

3. Make Sure Employees Share in the Company's Success.

4. Create a Culture of Autonomy and Agency.

5. Encourage Worker to Voice Complaints.

6. Take on Fun Volunteer Assignments.

7. Get in Touch With Your Inner Start-up.

This shows that not only money can be a motivator of an employee. The employers will also look into their personal welfare. Getting their selves connected with their employee establishing feeling of belongingness.

NDMC motivates their employees through incentives and giving them awards. Just like giving awards for their invaluable years in service. Recognizing them in programs with the stakeholders.