By Helle Bundgaard | Founder | Motivation Factor© Motivation, efficiency and happiness are inextricably linked. When your motivation is high, you will experience a greater happiness and greater efficiency. In addition, your ability to innovate and to be creative depends on your motivation – you can say that motivated people are not always innovative –…

Introduction In our recent studies on hiring dynamics, we’ve delved into why employees stay in a job long-term and why many leave within the first year. A brief Google search reveals eye-opening statistics on this topic: These facts highlight significant aspects of employee behavior and their consequences, emphasizing the importance of understanding and managing employee…

…and the Paradox of Motivation Motivation is a crucial factor for both employee retention and performance. Yet, decisions about how to support and address employee motivation are often left to individual managers. This stands in contrast to the strict compliance rules many companies establish for various business processes. While organizations have guidelines for areas like…

For most employees and managers, the annual performance appraisal is far from a highlight of the year. When asked why, their responses typically fall into three categories: 1. It Feels Like a Waste of Time 2. It’s About Evaluation, Not Development 3. It’s Just a Policy, Not a Priority The Cost of a Flawed Process…