Employee Motivation Measurement - A Descriptive Analysis

Employee motivation is one of the key factors do terminating the success of any organization. Organizations having motivated employees are ranked in the top percentile. Rewards, job characteristics, salary, working conditions, recognition and appreciation, training and development, job security, performance appraisal, promotion, leadership etc. are the factors that motivate people in the workplace. A common method of motivating employees is providing financial rewards. But there are other factors besides money that affect employees' level of motivation. Depending on the individual, there are different needs of the employees that must be fulfilled in order to put more effort into their work. This study identifies the factors of motivation and describes the significance of those factors in employee motivation process.