Motivation at work depends on several factors. In a recent survey, researchers revealed six dimensions that, combined, are essential to boosting engagement – and are just as relevant as pay and benefits. To measure the level of engagement, the study Engaja S/A takes into account multifactorial aspects, with questions related to these dimensions and 33 attributes that together contribute to the involvement of professionals. 

• Positive Work Environment

Assessing the extent to which organizational environments foster human connections, whether through policies that guarantee a balance between work and personal life, or by creating a culture that respects diversity and collaboration.

• Meaning at Work

This dimension assesses the involvement of with their jobs beyond the financial aspects. Issues such as perceived impact at work, autonomy and suitability for the position were attributes that had a worsening in the evaluation of workers in the last year.

• Trust in Leadership

This is the dimension that has the greatest impact on engagement, with the potential to boost workers’ overall motivation. The data indicates that executives are inspiring credibility: 54% of professionals are engaged in Trust in Leadership, the highest level of all six dimensions. 

• Good Management Practices

Clear and simple objectives are more engaging. This dimension sheds light on the extent to which companies have practices that bring clarity and transparency to workers, while at the same time laying the foundations for everyone to pursue their own development. 

• Growth and Development

Career progression is a challenge at all hierarchical levels. The feeling of stagnation at work is one of the main reasons for dismissal. That’s why companies should invest in clear career plans, challenges that develop new skills and support for continuous learning. All these aspects are assessed in Growth and Development, the second dimension that most impacts engagement and in which 52% are currently engaged. 

• Remuneration and Benefits

This dimension encompasses attributes such as salaries in line with the market, benefits, bonuses and variable pay. “One of the attributes most highly rated by professionals is that their salary is in line with the market average, which is extremely important. For people to feel motivated, they also need to feel financially rewarded for their work,” concludes Paul Ferreira, a professor at FGV-EAESP.

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Source: Engaja/SA