Whitepaper - Intrinsic Motivation for Employees

Intrinsically motivated employees derive more satisfaction from their work. They also find more meaning in their work and contribute to a better work environment. Furthermore, these employees perform better and are less likely to be absent due to illness. In short: they drive the organization forward. Intrinsic Motivation and Drivers If you ask people to describe intrinsic motivation, you'll get various answers: "It's 'something' that energizes me," "When I lose track of time and get completely absorbed in what I'm doing," "When I feel good about my work." These descriptions vary quite a bit. Yet, they also have something in common: people refer to the drive with which they perform their work. In our view, intrinsic motivation is the driving energy that ensures you consistently feel the enthusiasm to dedicate yourself.