How Amazon Motivates

To have motivated employees, Amazon ensures employees have their needs met by leveraging different motivation theory models to their advantage so that employees can reach their full potential. Amazon has created a variety of methods and initiatives, such as a dedication to diversity and inclusion, a focus on customer obsession, a culture of innovation and experimentation, a comprehensive rewards program, and a data-driven approach to performance monitoring. The success and ongoing innovation of the company have been facilitated by these techniques, which have assisted Amazon in developing a highly engaged and motivated staff.

Security

At Amazon, employees get visibility of their future pay, which becomes a great motivation to stay at the company. This provides security of your employment pay. Also the buildings are super secured and no one can enter them without passing through turnstiles and security checks. There are many fun activities to do on breaks like video games, restaurants and cafes, and many more.

Growth Opportunities

Amazon also offers free learning and growth opportunities once you work for a certain amount of time for the company. Amazon makes sure that employee's self-fulfillment needs are met so that employees can feel that they are achieving their full potential and feel accomplished. By providing options for career progression and development, Amazon has set up factors that lead to genuine interest to work for Amazon in a well-paid role that takes advantage of the skills and knowledge they gained. Amazon has made it their goal to help employees learn and earn more. Amazon is investing in employee growth and stability and is planning to commit to spending $1.2 billion by 2025 to provide prepaid education and free technical skills training to move employees into higher-paying roles to keep them motivated and recognizing their hard work. Currently, more than 750,000 operations employees are eligible for fully funded college tuition. (Amazon, 2020)

Leadership

Amazon also makes sure to earn employees' trust, to ensure everyone is motivated and feels a part of the company, Amazon makes sure leaders listen attentively, speak candidly, and treat others respectfully. This showcases Amazon's effort to make sure employees feel that they belong to Amazon.

Benefits

Amazon provides benefits on day one, such as health care, dental care, and 401(k) match. So that employees are protected from worrying as it shows that Amazon is invested in not only protecting their overall health, but also their future. Amazon also provides high salaries.

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