Are your employees happy with their work? Does your company have a high level of employee motivation?
Employee motivation is the impetus that an individual brings to their work, often seen through their commitment and enthusiasm. This motivation is made up of both internal and external factors.
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Internal motivation is when you do things out of a sense of personal satisfaction.
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External motivation is when obtaining rewards such as money, public recognition, a promotion, etc., are the reasons behind one’s actions.
Both factors work together to determine the total level of motivation of the employees.
A company that has a high level of employee motivation will see a more efficient workforce, where employees are more engaged and therefore will produce better work, think of more creative solutions, and are generally more satisfied with their works.
Sometimes the problems with employee motivation are easy to see: Employees are lazing around and not using their time properly. However, this is not always the case. They may be overworked or stressed. Their motivation is low because they can’t seem to keep up with the work they have.
Some signs that your employees need better workload management include:
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Constantly looking tired
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There are no signs of significant progress on the job within a reasonable period of time.
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Frustration with new tasks
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Increased paperwork around you that is not done.
* However, keep in mind that there is a difference between working too hard but still not being able to complete assigned work and procrastinating and simply wasting time.
If you are seeing these and other signs on an ongoing basis, it may be time to get involved and address this because it may not be as simple as a time management issue.
Hiring new employees is a time and money-consuming task. It may involve posting advertisements, reading resumes, conducting interviews, and once an employee is hired, providing them with the proper training. Therefore, a low employee turnover rate is very beneficial for a company. Part of that is making sure that workers within the company happy- that they are given an adequate workload that they can handle and not feel overloaded with work.
If you’ve noticed that your company is struggling with workload management or low levels of employee motivation, partnering with a business consulting firm is a great idea! With the help of a business advisor, you can correctly identify problems within your company and find the correct solutions.