By: MJ

A researcher found that in his medical institute there are internal and external factors that affect the employees’ performance. The external factor was said to be the “hygiene” or physical elements while the internal factor served as the “motivation” or psychological element. Results show that employees weigh both factors important in their work. 81% voted for the external and 72% voted for the latter.

This only shows that the employer should not only focus on the external but also give utmost importance to the internal. For example, external factors may include wage and salary, job security, work environment, communication with others, supervision and the work policy while internal factors may include nature of the job, appreciation of employees, professional development and job success.

By: MJ

*Financial rewards
• Raising salaries

*Merit Bonuses
• Coaching employees

*Job enrichment
• Providing varied tasks
• Reducing dull tasks
• Encouraging research and development activities
• Allowing voluntary tasks

*Career development
• Providing financial and moral support
• Serving as a mentor

*Creative development
• Inspiring creativity through conversations
• Sharing literature and quotations that may inspire
• Sending them to meetings outside the company’s territory