Top 5 motivators across age groups
Top 5 motivators across industries
An overwhelming 71% of the Australian workers surveyed are motivated to do their job to the best of their ability — this statistic is also higher in certain areas.
Out of the four areas we identified as having the biggest effect on productivity, 54% of respondents say that people management issues are the number one influence.
According to the Pulse, the motivation is already instilled in Australian workers, however business leaders can take productivity to new heights.
Australian workers not to be blamed for productivity decline
The Pulse shows the nation’s productivity decline cannot be blamed on Australian workers. An overwhelming 71% state they are motivated to do their job to the best of their ability yet only 62% say their skills are strongly utilised by their employer, leaving a staggering 38% of workers with skills that could potentially be used more productively in other areas.
Older workers are more enthused
Top 5 motivators across age groups
Respondents from the 65+ age bracket are the most enthused, with 85% saying they are motivated to perform to their highest capacity, which is a stark contrast to 53% from the 15-19 age bracket.
Adding to the business case for the mature worker, the Pulse reveals older workers are more likely to be motivated by the actual work they do, rather than incentives, salary, work/life balance or employment security.
Motivation levels across industries
Top 5 motivators across industries
The professional, scientific and technical; and health care and social assistance sectors have the highest motivation levels, skills alignment with job requirement and skills utilisation.
Conversely, the manufacturing; and retail and wholesale trade sectors did not fare so well, suggesting that significant improvements could be made around managing human capital more effectively.
Boost productivity with an effective working environment
Alarmingly, the Pulse shows 32% are planning to leave their organisation in the next 12 months with a further 35% already pursuing external opportunities. Failure to support career progression may be a contributing factor, with approximately half of all respondents not agreeing that there is a clear direction for their career.
The business leaders can take productivity to new heights by fostering an effective working environment where skills are fully utilised, learning and development opportunities are available and career progression is taken seriously.
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