Webster’s on line dictionary looks at motivation in terms of business as: “the most compelling inner determinants of human behavior, — are also called drives, urges, impulses, needs, wants, tensions, and willful cravings. Source: European Union.” As well it pleasantly continues “in the positive sense, those factors or forces, whether physical, psychological, or other, which influence or encourage individuals to act … to achieve their particular goals.” 

So, is employee motivation important? From this one definition I would say the answer is YES. Yes, if you want your company, team, organization to thrive. Yes, if you are invested in your employee’s happiness. Yes, if you want to be a sought after employer.

You might question whether your employees’ are motivated……? One indicator is to know what the goals are for your team, company, or organization; then ask your employees if they know what the goals are, if these goals are obtainable, if the goals are worth-their-while. Questions along these lines, plus other indicators, should help you determine if they are motivated.

If you still question their level of motivation, or if you feel that the motivation is low, I would encourage you to take action. Motivation is important to a organization’s, team’s, or company’s health and degree of success.

– Dionne Eddy