Short and Long term effects of motivation strategies on employee motivation

Short-term effects of performance related pay

Employees may be motivated to improve performance quickly in order to gain financial rewards.

Short-term effects of career advancement

Employees may be rapidly motivated if they are taking on more responsibility in the workplace

Short-term effects of investment in training

Employees may be motivated in the short term by the opportunity to learn new skills.

Short-term effects of support

Employees may be motivated by working in a business where their wellbeing is considered and valued.

Short-term effects of sanction

Employees may be motivated to quickly follow instructions in order to avoid punishment

Long-term effects of performance related pay

When there is a history of reward and recognition for high-performing employees within the business, employees are more likely to be motivated by the expectation that they will receive rewards in the future.

Long-term effects of career advancement

Employees may be motivated by ongoing opportunities to be promoted or take on additional responsibilities.

Long-term effects of investment in training

Employees may be constantly motivated as they feel valued by the business when they are provided with opportunities to develop their skills.

Long-term effects of support

Employees may be motivated for a long period of time when they feel valued by management and are able to resolve issues efficiently

Long-term effects of sanction

Over time, employees can become desensitised to the threat of punishment and no longer be motivated by sanctions.