How compensation and benefits can motivate employees

 How compensation and benefits can motivate employees

Employees receive compensation from their employers as payment for tasks completed. It is a fundamental tenet of the job relationship and can be in the form of a yearly income, an hourly rate, commissions, as well as the chance to get overtime pay and bonuses. Benefits include additional, less obvious types of financial support including profit-sharing, stock options, health insurance coverage, and pension contributions. These items have a monetary worth but aren't often paid for directly (Armstrong, 2014).

According to a survey, the vast majority of workers think that having access to healthcare coverage is a legal need


Building employee motivation

As high employee turnover can have a negative effect, keeping good employees as they advance their education and establish business culture can boost employee engagement and productivity. Motivating talent is essential to keeping them on board and maximizing their potential (Armstrong, 2014).

Paying workers a fair wage boosts their likelihood of having a stable financial situation in addition to making them feel valued. Financial stability helps employees feel engaged and at ease in their jobs; if they are struggling to make ends meet or don't feel their work is valued, they are more inclined to hunt for better income elsewhere (Hanks, 2016).

Benefits can offer comparable inducements to remain and support organizational objectives. Good benefits can ease employees' lives and foster a sense of appreciation. Even if an employee's pay is less than elsewhere, they are more likely to stick around and contribute if they feel protected by strong benefits (Bratton & Gold, 2017).

Another crucial factor is how fairness is perceived. Employees are more likely to stay and desire to contribute to the company's objectives if they believe that their remuneration and benefits are fair and that their organization chooses compensation levels in a fair manner (Hanks, 2016).

Regular evaluation gives you the flexibility to make any necessary improvements, just like it would with any other aspect of your organization. Even while the pay structure typically only undergoes annual revisions, there is always a potential that unanticipated market or organizational needs, such as the cost of living or a rising turnover rate, may necessitate adjusting compensation (Armstrong, 2014).

A company's wage structure shouldn't be arbitrary; rather, there should be a set amount that the company is willing to pay for each position, which should be balanced between the company's budget, the "market rate" for the position, and the position's relationship to other positions within the company. If an employee receives compensation that is outside of the budget, the company could suffer (Hanks, 2016).

Conclusion

Benefits for workers are crucial, in addition to high compensation, which can greatly influence employee motivation and attraction. In an online survey in 2015, 57% of adults stated that benefits and perks were important factors in their decision to accept a job. Being an employer of choice with motivated, engaged employees may depend on having a robust, comprehensive benefits package that takes care of their requirements and makes them feel cared for.

References

Armstrong, M., 2014. A guide to people management. In: Armstrongs Essential Human Resource Management Practices. s.l.:s.n., pp. 143-151.

Bratton, J. & Gold, J., 2017. Human Resource Management: Theory and Practice. London: Palgrave.

Hanks, G., 2016. The Difference Between Hard and Soft Human Resource Metrics. [Online]
Available at: http://smallbusiness.chron.com/difference-between-hard-soft-human-resource-metrics-73984.html
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