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Motivation and Satisfaction of Employees in the Workplace

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  • Rožman Maja

    (Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia)

  • Treven Sonja

    (Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia)

  • Čančer Vesna

    (Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia)

Abstract

Background: The aging of the European population is a demographic trend reflected in the ever-growing number of older employees. This paper introduces the importance of motivation and satisfaction in the workplace among age diverse employees in Slovenian companies.Objectives: The goal is to investigate the differences between the motivation and satisfaction of employees from different age groups in the workplace.Methods/Approach: The paper is based on research including a survey of two age groups of employees in Slovenia. We employed the Mann-Whitney U test to verify differences in the motivation and satisfaction in the workplace between the two groups.Results: Older employees are more motivated by flexibility in the workplace; autonomy at work; good interpersonal relationships in the workplace; the possibility of working at their own pace; respect among employees; equal treatment of employees regardless of their age. They are more satisfied with interpersonal relationships in the company; their work; working hours and the distribution of work obligations; and facilitation of the self-regulation of the speed of work performed.Conclusions: Motivation and satisfaction change as individuals age. Using this information, managers and employers can apply appropriate measures to contribute to employees’ well-being and better workplace performance, better working relationships with colleagues, higher productivity, and greater creativity.

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  • Rožman Maja & Treven Sonja & Čančer Vesna, 2017. "Motivation and Satisfaction of Employees in the Workplace," Business Systems Research, Sciendo, vol. 8(2), pages 14-25, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bit:bsrysr:v:8:y:2017:i:2:p:14-25:n:2
    DOI: 10.1515/bsrj-2017-0013
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    Keywords

    motivation; satisfaction; employees; human resource management;
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    JEL classification:

    • J24 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Human Capital; Skills; Occupational Choice; Labor Productivity

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