Future prospective of Motivation

 

In any organisation staff is the vital part of it. Main reason for that is they are the driving force of the organisation (Sawicki, 2016). In most instances we hear that people are the greatest asset, but it should be correct as talented people are the greatest asset of an organisation.  Retaining talent will enhance the performance of the organisation and same will enhance the profit of the organisation (Nicholls, 2017).

In present business environment we can observe different kinds of generations in the workplace. Totally there are five different generations representing the work force. Present business environment is the first to experience all these five generations together. They are as depicted in the figure below.

Figure 01

 

(Langston, 2020)

Each generation grows up in different context hence they have different working experiences. Hence, they have different types of interests. For an example we can take communication. Traditionalist depends on traditional communication methods and Gen 2020 heavily depend on new technology and social media. In some occasions millennials, considered as generation Y and Gen 2020 consider as Generation Z. (Paychex, 2019)

 

Let’s find out more about these generations

I.          Traditionalists

The oldest generation currently in the workforce are the Traditionalists, born between 1928 and 1945. They grew up without modern technology. They were hard workers. 

    II.          Boomers

Born after World War II, through 1964, baby boomers have a strong work ethic and goal-centric tendencies. They did not grow up with computers, but they have used technology related to their job. 

  III.          Generation X

Generation X grew with evolution of personal computers. This generation had more education opportunities than previous generations. This generation are often viewed as fiscally responsible.

  IV.          Generation Y

The largest generation in the present workforce. They grew up with evolution of internet. And they're more used to communicating digitally than previous generations. 

    V.          Generation Z

Generation Z see smartphones and other devices as essential. Compared to previous generations. And their lives have been shaped from technology.

(Paychex, 2019)

Future prospective of Motivation of employees

Generation Y and Z employees are the growing workforce in the business world. Both generations differ from previous 03 generations. Main difference is both generations do not settle to spend their whole career in one workplace. Hence organisations must use different approaches to motivate these 02 generations.

According to Andrew Bridge (2012) following step can be used to motivate the future workforce

      I.   

Organizations must show that they will offer range of opportunities to them in addition to promotions. If they feel that existing job is providing the change that they are expecting they will be motivated.

    II.   Organisations must teach and show them that they are making a difference. 

Generation X and Y expect to make larger impact to the world. Hence organisations must guide them to make a difference and if they feel they are making a difference they will be motivated.

  III. Guide them to their own personality. 

If organisations give more freedom to generation X and Y it will motivate them. Organisations must not stick to traditional dress code policy or scripted responses.

  IV. Work with digital and social media. 

Digital and social media play a huge role for Generation X and Y. If organisations can allow social media to be used with in given parameters, they will feel that the organisation understands their needs.

    V. Organisation must give them challenging and interesting work. 

Both these generations want to prove themselves. Hence challenging work will be an opportunity for them to prove themselves. It will help to motivate them.

  VI. Creating an environment that allow mistakes

If organisation can create an environment were taking risks and making mistakes is not punished, it will help to ensure that they make use of the creativity that this generation has to offer.

VII. Location

Both these generations are considerate about location of their office. Most of them do not like to stay in offices and travel long hours. If organisations can offer flexible hours or work from home option, it will motivate the new generation employees.

(Bridge, 2012)

 

 

References

 

BRIDGE, A., 2012. Ten ways to motivate the next generation of workers. [online] THE GLOBE AND MAIL. Available at: <https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/small-business/sb-managing/ten-ways-to-motivate-the-next-generation-of-workers/article5085339/> [Accessed 5 May 2022].

Curtis Bush, M.B.A., 2017. Leading and motivating Generation Y employees. Accounting Basics Part 4: Net Present Value, p.19.

Langston, C., 2020. The Multigenerational Workforce. [online] Vodacom Now!. Available at: <https://now.vodacom.co.za/article/the-multigenerational-workforce> [Accessed 5 May 2022].

Nicholls, L., 2017. How do you motivate the 21st century employee? - Grow. [online] Grow. Available at: <https://grow-media.co.uk/motivational/motivate-21st-century-employee/> [Accessed 3 May 2022].

Paychex, P., 2019. How to Manage the 5 Generations in the Workplace. [online] Paychex. Available at: <https://www.paychex.com/articles/human-resources/how-to-manage-multiple-generations-in-the-workplace> [Accessed 6 May 2022].

Sawicki, A., 2016. Motivation of Staff in 21st Century Organization. World scientific news, 52, pp.106-117.

Williams, B., n.d. Top Motivators for Employees in the 21st Century Business Environment. [online] Forward Focus. Available at: <https://www.forwardfocusinc.com/jumpstart-change/top-motivators-for-employees-in-the-21st-century-business-environment/> [Accessed 6 May 2022].