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Morale At Work 'Lowest ' In Public Sector
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Morale at work is lowest in the public sector, according to research by the Roffey Park management institute.
It looked at a number of themes surrounding how managers from across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors view motivation and commitment within their organisation.
The research finds that nearly 40% of managers in the public sector believe morale is low in their organisation. This compares to the private sector, in which only 16% claim their organisation have low morale and 6% in the not-for-profit sector. Additionally, the survey reveals that the not-for-profit sector has the largest number of respondents citing high morale, with around 30% stating this was the case.
Emma Stirling, co-author of The Management Agenda 2007 says: "Maintaining high levels of morale is important within organisations in order to retain and get the most from employees. Low morale can be a result of many factors, including lack of motivation, poor management and stress. As part of their leadership role, it is important that leaders look at how they can boost morale and maintain a happy and productive workforce."
Meanwhile, when asked about work motivators, it was not financial rewards and perks that came top of the list, but 'making a difference'. 86% cite this as a motivating factor at work. This is followed by personal achievement (75%), enjoyment of the job (75%), challenges (69%) and recognition by others (69%).
Bureaucracy is considered to be the main de-motivator in the workplace, as identified by half of respondents. Poor management was rated second, which reinforces that managers have a key role to play in motivating individuals in the workplace. Over a third of respondents also indicate lack of recognition and lack of time to achieve workload as key de-motivators.
Encouragingly, when asked on their current attitude towards their organisation, the majority of managers say they are committed - with 88% saying they are willing to go the extra mile. A high percentage also feel trusted (85%), are proud to be part of their organisation (81%), feel loyal (78%) and feel appropriately rewarded (64%).
Emma Stirling continues; "It's great to see that so many people have a positive attitude towards their organisation, but this can quickly change if an employee becomes de-motivated. With bureaucracy being the key de-motivational source, it is vital that leaders ensure that activities are transparent and that they recognise and act on staff pressures."
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