How Does Motivation Affect the Health of a Company?  by Helen
Akers, Demand Media  Motivation contributes positively to the
overall health of a company. Employees who feel appreciated and
listened to are more likely to want to see the company succeed.
A higher level of customer service is one of the benefits seen
with motivated employees. Low levels of motivation among
employees often are seen in unhealthy work environments. Some of
the contributing factors to low motivation include a high amount
of negative feedback, routine, unchallenging work tasks, little
or no opportunity for advancement, and a lack of social support.
Open Communication  Employees who are engaged or supportive of
the company's mission tend to contribute more ideas. The ideal
work environment is where company leaders take the time to
acknowledge employees' concerns and take action toward making
improvements. In this type of environment, there'll be more
motivation for employees to make recommendations. A more open
exchange of ideas and i