Open AccessEnhancing Motivation through Work Meaningfulness
Author(s) -
Jarred A. Shellhouse,
Hannah S. Carter,
Matt Benge
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
edis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2576-0009
DOI - 10.32473/edis-wc330-2019
Subject(s) - absenteeism , meaning (existential) , work (physics) , human resource management , work motivation , psychology , employee motivation , extension (predicate logic) , knowledge management , business , public relations , management , social psychology , political science , computer science , engineering , economics , mechanical engineering , psychotherapist , programming language
Proper human resources management can strengthen an organization through strategic talent recruitment and adequate benfits, but employee motivation is also needed to limit absenteeism and ensure an organization is reaching its fullest potential. Research shows various methods that an organizational leader can take to motivate employees by connecting them closer to the meaning of their work. Using a case from former president John F. Kennedy and his relationship to NASA, this article illustrates one way work meaningfulness can be adapted to improve employee motivation for Extension agents.