Only
one in five of the UK workforce are motivated by financial reward at work,
according to research by Manpower.
The
recruitment company’s study of 1,500 British staff found four in 10 adults are
motivated by gaining a sense of responsibility, and a further 30 per cent by
career advancement.
Less
than one in 10 are motivated go to work to socialise with other people.
Charles
Ashworth, Manpower chief operating officer, said: "The fact that so many
people are motivated to work by ambition suggests that employers should look at
attracting employees by other methods than just financial reward.
"Communication
is key to keeping people motivated. Employees like to feel they are listened to
and that managers recognise the hard work they do,” he said. “Regular appraisals
can also help motivation, by setting key objectives and outlining career
progression plans.”
Here
are the results:
What
motivates you to go to work?
Motivator
Percentage
To
earn an income 59
Ambition 30
To socialise 9
To get away from home pressures 1
When
you are at work, what motivates you?
Motivator Percentage
A
sense of responsibility 41
Career advancement 30
Financial incentive 17
Recognition from colleagues 10
Source
– Manpower
