3.4.3 - Motivating employees GapFill

There are benefits to having a motivated workforce. This would include  staff retentionindustrial actionhigh labour turnoverstrikes and  high productivitydissatisfactionargumentslow productivity. 

Staff working in a repetitive role on a production line are most likely to be motivated by  payhoursfree lunchesuniform, whereas staff working in a sales job are more likely to be paid  commissionwagessalaryovertime and motivated to make more sales because of this. 

For some staff, money is not a main motivator and they may be happier to receive regular  traininghoursuniform changesbreaks which makes them more valuable to their current employer, and would increase their chances of getting a new job in the same industry if they wanted to. Others may be motivated by fringe benefits such as  payhourssalariesfree workwear and  more hoursovertimebonusessubsidised meals because these reduce the cost to the employee of being at work. Some staff may appreciate the opportunity for more responsibility, as this makes working   longershortermore interestingmore boring.