RATIONALIZATION BENEFITS IS BETTER TO MOTIVATE EMPLOYEES
Introduction
The modern model used by companies such as Google to offer extra amenities and benefits employees have numerous advantages compared to the traditional work environment that lacked services such as laundry and site doctors. The global economy comprises of employees who are overworked in order to rise up to the competitive markets around the organization has made much organization such as Google pull and plug-in raises and extra benefits to employees by offering cool perks (Maucher, Fredmund & Farsam 23). This is done mainly to increase the value of the employees by the generous packages will lead to high productivity in the organization.
Proposed Tasks
To conduct a research that will differentiate the modern companies and the traditional work environment. We also tend to find out whether such systems are designed for employee’s convenience in mind or if the modern model is used to increase productivity and spend more time at work as well as showing a contrast about how employees feel about each system.
Task 1: Acquire a basic understanding of modern work environment
Modern companies give their employees heavy paychecks and amenities such as bonuses, comprehensive medical cover and heavy retirement packages that surround the employees are more encouraging. The retirement packages are more important particularly because pension plans are long gone. Studies have proven that the relationship between job satisfaction and benefits is reciprocal. The modern business model also comes up with a good reputation and brand recognition that make employees from other organization eyes it with great determination and zeal. Employers such as Google have taken up the role of showing appreciation to the staff whether by autonomy, programs or more site amenities promoting overall health and the well-being of the employees. This makes employees feel motivated leading to customer satisfaction (Maucher, Fredmund & Farsam 119). In return, this has led to an amicable working environment that has resulted in great productivity that the employer aims at due to high profits and a more reputable organization. Therefore this task will assist our group team in acquiring the basic knowledge of modern organization that will be used to conduct further research.
Task 2: Indentify the difference between modern and traditional working environment
The modern model compared to the traditional one offers flexibility to the employees (Maucher, Fredmund & Farsam 118). In reality, this has made employees work endless hours hence the option of the unlimited vacation. This makes employees work more for they know that they will have time for themselves. The organization becomes a place just like home as all the needs an individual may require can be offered such as laundry and when one is sick during working hours there is a prompt response from a doctor that makes them feel more valued. Employers have also come up with décor and ergonomic in lounge areas that have made employees fell like they are at home. The companies have also placed Dropbox to entertain the employees (Clellan 1). This has increasingly promoted and recruited employee’s identity bringing up the question “why should I be at home when all I need is here?” This form of did not exist in the traditional working environment as employees were supposed to take care of their health and there was no form of entertainment.
Staying well means that employees who are healthier are happier and are more productive. This is another reason why Google and other companies are adopting the modern working environment. Employees believe that they of great importance and value by the great packages and the wellness programs provided by the employers (Clellan 1). The benefits and the perks have made employees work long and more hours and with minimal supervision as they know that their great work will not go unnoticed as they will be rewarded accordingly resulting in more productivity and efficiency to the organization. The right fits have led to more productivity as there is more emergency preparedness and the employees are always ready to rise to the occasion. This task is therefore important as it will help in the research employees perk, benefits and amenities.
Task 3: Find out employees views in relation to both models
Employees are happier with the modern working environment that offers more than a paycheck. This is because they are more motivated and can work for longer hours without complaining of exploitation. They also acknowledge the fact that their health is a priority to the organization and that they don’t have to worry about medical expenses (Clellan 1). They are also comfortable with the fact that they have adequate refreshment and also exercise their physical fitness in the fully equipped gyms. They are also satisfied with the level of entertainment provided and the team workshop provided by the employees.
The traditional work environment is different from the modern one as it offers less of what employees would need. They are less motivated by the fact that they only assurance they have from the company is only a paycheck. There is less or no refreshment offered by the company, no entertainment. The employees are also less happy as they can only get a pension after retirement while those in the modern organization get retirement packages (Clellan 1). They also don’t enjoy laundry services and prompt medical services that keep them away from work once they feel they are sick. Despite the fact that they have fixed working hours the employees feel that they are their services are not valued enough making them less productive. The task is equally important as it will help in the research by our team members to have an overview of the employee’s view towards both models.
Summary
From the above comparisons, it is true to say that employees of the modern organizations are happier than those in traditional organizations. Modern organizations have placed a great value on the employees not only for convenience of mind but as a tool of productivity. As much as the benefits and perks make the employee’s happy organizations have credited it to be of importance as it has helped them remain competitive in the market gaining some advantage that has reduced staff turnover preserving great skills and abilities possess by their employees (Maucher, Fredmund & Farsam 118). It has also led to more efficiency due to high rates of productivity resulting to great profits and a reputable name.
Work Cited
Maucher, Helmut, Fredmund F. Malik, and Farsam Farschtschian. Maucher and Malik on Management: Maxims of Corporate Management : Best of Maucher's Speeches, Essays and Interviews. Frankfurt: Campus Verlag, 2013. Print.
McClellan, Curtis. Employee Motivation and the Benefits To An Organization. September 2nd 2015. Retrieved from https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/employee-motivation-benefits-organization-curtis-mcclellan
