10 factors that spur the workers

Job satisfaction? For Generation Y, a key element in choosing an employer. A study now reveals which factors for workers count the most.

The good relationship with colleagues and the boss is the top motivator of the people in the job. 65 % of workers goes with more fun to work when they get along well with other employees and superiors. Opportunities for free time management spurs only at every other employee, in 2014 there were still two-thirds. These are the results the representative study "work motivation 2015" the Manpower Group. More than 1,000 citizens were questioned for over 18 years in the spring of 2015th.

Workers are more heavily loaded

Compared to last year decreases the approval of almost all the major motivating factors. "This fits in with our study on job satisfaction. This shows that workers on the job are generally less satisfied than in 2014, "says Herwarth Brune, CEO of Manpower Group. For working professionals, this is a sign of recovery of the economy: "The employees are currently busy strongly. In these stressful times their genuine and well-placed praise from the boss and the team cohesion are particularly motivating. "

The ten most important factors in the motivation of employees:

1. Good working relationship with colleagues and superiors:

The human factor counts: 65 % of respondents are more motivated in your job if you get along well with colleagues and bosses. 2014 were still 77 %.


2. Flexible working hours:

Flextime or working time account remains important motivators, however, are on the decline. Only every other employee (50 %) encourages flexible comings and goings. In the previous year this was the case at 67 %.

3. A friendly relationship with colleagues:

For 42 % of workers, it is important, even after work to maintain contact with other colleagues, and doing things together (2014: 45 %).

4. Free drinks from the employer:

Little effort, great effect: For every three workers (33 %) are free drinks at work motivating for the job - 1 % more than in the previous survey.

5. Teamwork:

33 % of workers have more fun on the job, when they often work in groups. "While the workers appreciate the contact with their colleagues - but constant meetings and working groups perceive two thirds rather annoying as motivating," says Brune.

6. Appealing interior design:

The office atmosphere has also to round a third of respondents a motivating effect. 32 % work more productively from our own point of view, if the optics in the office right (2014: 35 %).

7. Workplace Health Promotion:

Advice from the company doctor and paid by the employer prevention courses are good for motivation. 31 % of employees work freed, if they know that their company promotes the health of employees (2014: 38 %).

8. Good coffee:

Eyes open when buying coffee: For 28 % of the staff, the quality of the drink caffeine promotes the motivation in the workplace. Good coffee slips so that in the top ten motivators work (2014: 23 %).

9. Plants in the office:

Verdure lifts your mood and provide a better indoor climate. 27 % of respondents able to work better if houseplants in the office are (2014: 26 %).

10. Motivation by Office furniture:

With investments in modern office environments employer can score:

25 % of workers can be motivated by modern, ergonomic design - 4 % more than 2014. Height-adjustable tables about bend back pain before.

Dear Miss no flowers

Small token of appreciation of the company is no longer among the top ten job motivators compared to last year's survey. For 17 % of workers (minus 7 %) are flowers for a birthday or an anniversary surprise an additional incentive. Especially back in times of stress for practical gestures that will help in their daily business. One sixth of the example speaks to the snack box of sweets to positive - last year they were only 11 %. 14 % (up 6 %) find it motivating to think and bring colleagues, for example, cake for the team.

"Although changes in the approval of individual points every year, stay appreciation, recognition and harmonious coexistence the decisive factors for employee motivation and thus the company's success," says Brune.