{"id":196522,"date":"2021-09-29T10:18:42","date_gmt":"2021-09-29T14:18:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/?p=196522"},"modified":"2025-06-18T01:13:23","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T05:13:23","slug":"intrinsic-vs-extrinsic-motivation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/intrinsic-vs-extrinsic-motivation\/","title":{"rendered":"A Deep Dive into Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation for Employee Success"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a world where productivity is king, grasping what fuels our actions is essential. Whether you&#8217;re an HR professional striving to boost team morale or a manager looking to optimize performance, recognizing the nuances of intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation can revolutionize your approach to leadership. Are your employees genuinely passionate about their work, or are they merely ticking boxes for a paycheck? This article delves into the intricacies of motivation, providing you with the insights and tools to create a thriving workplace culture. Join us as we explore how to harness the strengths of both motivational types and discover what truly drives your team&#8217;s success!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we will focus on intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation. Besides seeing their differences, you will also look at their examples and how they can be applied in the workplace.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"lyte-wrapper fourthree\" style=\"width:960px;max-width:100%;margin:5px auto;\"><div class=\"lyMe qsa_\\&amp;start\\=1\" id=\"WYL_BjC7cM8a5zU\"><div id=\"lyte_BjC7cM8a5zU\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FBjC7cM8a5zU%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/BjC7cM8a5zU\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FBjC7cM8a5zU%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"YouTube video thumbnail\" width=\"960\" height=\"700\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:960px;margin:5px auto;\"><\/div><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=intrinsic-vs-extrinsic+motivation&amp;utm_content=above-the-fold\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-196517 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Taking-Time-Off-Employees-Need-1.png\" alt=\"Leave Management Made Easy with AttendanceBot\" width=\"785\" height=\"128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Taking-Time-Off-Employees-Need-1.png 785w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Taking-Time-Off-Employees-Need-1-300x49.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Taking-Time-Off-Employees-Need-1-768x125.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Taking-Time-Off-Employees-Need-1-100x16.png 100w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Taking-Time-Off-Employees-Need-1-700x114.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intrinsic Motivation<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intrinsic motivation is the type of motivation that arises from internal factors. It involves performing a task because it is fun or engaging. In intrinsic motivation, we do a task because of its inherent satisfaction regardless of what consequences it may have.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When intrinsically motivated, a person does a task for fun, engagement, and the joy that comes from doing it. They don\u2019t concern themselves with the external reward, pressure, or punishment that follows it. Intrinsic motivation is simply a gateway to learn, explore things based on interest in a task.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if you\u2019re reading this article to get a deep understanding of what intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation means in a workplace, you are intrinsically motivated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reading a book, watching a movie, gardening, writing, or singing a song are all examples of intrinsic motivation. That is because we do these activities merely for fun and not because of pressure or an external reward.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In intrinsic motivation, a person competes for personal satisfaction and not external rewards such as money, a prize, or praise. Of course, intrinsic motivation has its reward in the form of having positive emotions within the person.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intrinsic Motivation in the Workplace<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/members\/content\/intrinsic-motivation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Research<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has shown that being intrinsically motivated, doing something merely for interest or enjoyment energizes and nurtures us, is good for our wellbeing, and boosts our performance.\u00a0 So how does that affect an employee and an employer in the workplace? According to the same source, there are three basic needs that when met, motivate our behavior:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relatedness<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sense of being connected to others.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Autonomy\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The feeling of having some control and being free to make decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Competence\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sense of being capable in what we do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When these three needs are met, a person is more likely to be intrinsically motivated to complete their tasks. To intrinsically motivate your employees, consider the following steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognize the Good Work<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One good way to motivate your employees intrinsically is to acknowledge their work. When you appreciate their work it drives their motivation to achieve more. Recognizing the work makes them more productive, motivated, and engaged in their work. Recognition should be specific. You must call out a specific action that came from your employee worthy of praise and recognition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, consider the nature of an employee before you go about recognizing them. If an employee is an extrovert, give them a shout-out in front of people. This boosts their motivation and drives them to achieve more. However, if an employee shies away from socializing, consider recognizing their work personally.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give Thanks\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, salary is great motivation but have you tried thanking your employees? Practicing gratitude is one sure way to keep your employees motivated if not reward. When you thank your employees for all they do for you and your company, they are motivated to do more. This helps them get engaged in their work and they achieve goals because it gives them satisfaction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice Autonomy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/psycnet.apa.org\/record\/2017-04680-000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>research<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">says, autonomy matters a lot when it comes to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/employee-retention\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=in-line&amp;utm_campaign=intrinsic-vs-extrinsic+motivation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>retaining<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> employees. When you give your employees autonomy over their dealings and the decisions they make, they feel valued. Autonomy is an ultimate boost to their motivation. With autonomy, employees begin to love their job, and hence they are motivated to do more to bring value to the organization.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Vincent Van Gogh once said, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is done with love is done well.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introduce Challenges<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Human beings love solving problems. This is why we spend day and night working on solutions for problems that seem hard to solve. The same is the case with challenges. When you provide your employees challenges, they are motivated to face them and overcome them. Stretch your employees with interesting challenges and make them deal with complex clients. You\u2019ll see them get motivated to solve their problems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-196528 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/pexels-fauxels-3184291-min.jpg\" alt=\"Intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation\" width=\"950\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/pexels-fauxels-3184291-min.jpg 950w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/pexels-fauxels-3184291-min-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/pexels-fauxels-3184291-min-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/pexels-fauxels-3184291-min-100x53.jpg 100w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/pexels-fauxels-3184291-min-700x368.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pros of Intrinsic Motivation<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees who are intrinsically motivated are more passionate about their work. Even when they face challenges, they are highly motivated to overcome them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another benefit of having such employees is that they have a better understanding of what they do. They make sure everything they do brings value. To do that, they never stop learning.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intrinsically motivated employees use feedback as a chance to improve themselves. They aspire to better themselves with time and feedback.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cons of Intrinsic Motivation<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intrinsic motivation is intangible and therefore you can\u2019t quantify the amount of motivation an employee will require.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secondly, you can\u2019t make an employee learn something if they\u2019re not interested in learning it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes an intrinsic reward isn\u2019t enough for employees. They must be rewarded in some way that makes them feel cared for as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extrinsic Motivation in the Workplace<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extrinsic motivation is purely derived from external factors. In this type of motivation, an employee concerns themselves with the reward that comes with completing a task or the punishment it may follow. In this case, the punishment refers to avoiding getting in trouble of some sort or avoiding criticism from a manager.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example in a job, the external motivational factor is money. To motivate an employee you can introduce a bonus.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Use Extrinsic Motivation?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So how can you use extrinsic rewards for your employees? To extrinsically motivate your employees, it\u2019s important that you consider specific situations. Before doing that, make sure your employees will be motivated by the reward or not. Below are some situations that make sense for you to extrinsically motivate your employees:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To Arise Interest\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes when your employees lack interest in a particular task, you may switch to extrinsic rewards to keep them motivated to learn. An incentive like a bonus is often helpful to make someone interested in a task.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To Increase their Skillset\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want your employees to develop a particular skill set, set a reward for doing so. Not only will they be motivated to learn but also reach their goals ultimately.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the Work is Hard<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your employees are engaged in strenuous projects, a lack of motivation is inevitable. You can use an extrinsic reward in this case. For example, praising your employees for their tireless efforts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Short Term Motivation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes extrinsic rewards are effective to be used as a short-term motivation for your employees. In this case, the reward should be tied to the specific action. Once skills are established and some intrinsic motivation is produced, the extrinsic motivator can be removed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pros of Extrinsic Motivation<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biggest benefit of extrinsically motivating your employees is that it\u2019s easily quantifiable. For instance, if you think a certain amount of bonus will motivate an employee enough, you\u2019re good to go.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extrinsic motivation can motivate employees even when they aren\u2019t interested in a task. For example, if you ask your employees to do a particular task with a reward at the end, many will readily agree to work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes. an extrinsic motivator is the real motivator that compels people to work. A doctor, for instance, may really love helping and treating their patients but if that doesn\u2019t come with a reward i.e. money, they wouldn\u2019t be able to feed their family.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cons of Extrinsic Motivation<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extrinsic motivation can be costly for you. Giving your employees an incentive for every time they do something, can cost you resources.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When employees know they will be rewarded at the end of the day for whatever they do, it becomes more of a habit than doing the work passionately. The best work is done by those employees who actually love doing it. Extrinsic motivation cannot buy that passion.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another con is that you may need to change the reward after some time. Most employees will not be motivated by the same incentive over and over again. Think of a child who gets bored of a toy after playing with it for some time and then demands a new one.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, extrinsic motivation kills creativity, passion, and engagement for a task. In this type of motivation, the main goal becomes to get the reward, which is bad for you and your organization as well. It creates a sense of pressure and working under pressure causes stress.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/1395332\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b> Psychologically speaking<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, that lowers the levels of serotonin in the brain, ultimately making an employee unhappy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s the Best for Your Organization?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is intrinsic motivation better for your employee or extrinsic motivation? Turns out, a blend of both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation is considered the best option. If you motivate your employees using both types, you\u2019ll see far better results.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just make sure you keep certain things in mind like your employees and the right time. For example, you might want to begin with hiring people who are passionate to work. Their passion for work will make them work in the best way and generate great results for you. Now, you need to think of a way to reward your employee for all the great work they\u2019ve done for you. This is where extrinsic motivation helps. Help them see a payoff for their hard work by rewarding them with bonuses, praise, or any other type of compensation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-196529 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/pexels-kampus-production-5940841-min.jpg\" alt=\"Intrinsic vs Extrinsic motivation\" width=\"950\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/pexels-kampus-production-5940841-min.jpg 950w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/pexels-kampus-production-5940841-min-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/pexels-kampus-production-5940841-min-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/pexels-kampus-production-5940841-min-100x53.jpg 100w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/pexels-kampus-production-5940841-min-700x368.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation have the following differences:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source of Motivation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intrinsic motivation arises from internal factors while extrinsic motivation arises from external factors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purpose of Doing a Task<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In intrinsic motivation, we do something for personal gain, inherent interest, appeal, or joy. On the other hand, in extrinsic motivation, we complete a task to achieve an external reward or to avoid punishment such as being criticized.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feelings While Doing a Task<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we are<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">intrinsically motivated, we enjoy the task at hand and we feel satisfied upon achieving the goal. However, in extrinsic motivation, the purpose is to receive benefits that come with the participation of doing something.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example of Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, reading about something because it\u2019s fun to learn is an example of intrinsic motivation. Reading about something to receive praise from an instructor is an example of extrinsic motivation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intrinsic Motivation Examples<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">examples of intrinsic motivation are given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking part in athletics because you like staying active<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joining a gym because you like bodybuilding\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gardening<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reading a book<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking a new learning course to expand your knowledge\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running or jogging to beat personal records<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watching a movie because you enjoy it<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Painting a picture\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extrinsic Motivation Examples<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Partaking in sports because you want to win a prize\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playing a card game because of the money that comes upon winning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spending time with someone because they\u2019re resourceful<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking pictures for others to make money<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doing your homework to avoid scolding from an elder\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning a new language because it\u2019s a requirement for a great job<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation Examples in the Workplace<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are some ways to motivate your employees <\/span><b>extrinsically<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting up an award of the employee of the month for your employees is an example of extrinsic motivation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offering awards for a job well done.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Praising the employees who\u2019ve worked hard on a project.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fixing a bonus for completing a task on time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An incentive in the form of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/unlimited-pto\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=in-line&amp;utm_campaign=intrinsic-vs-extrinsic+motivation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>PTO<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> leave.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are some ways to motivate your employees <\/span><b>intrinsically<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find out the individual preferences of each employee and motivate them. For example, a computer geek is likely to be highly motivated by cutting-edge technology.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help them learn more. For your employees who are keen on learning about new stuff, offer them courses, introduce them to ebooks and online programs. Encourage them to enroll in programs that enhance their skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide your employees with opportunities to expand on their present skill set and learn things that will be necessary for their future endeavors.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final Word on Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the workplace, understanding <\/span>two types of motivation\u2014intrinsic and extrinsic\u2014is crucial for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/dopamine-productivity\/\">fostering a productive and engaged team<\/a>. Intrinsic motivation arises from within, where employees find satisfaction in the work itself or in personal growth; intrinsic skills examples include creativity and curiosity, which drive employees to excel for personal fulfillment. In contrast, extrinsic motivation<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is driven by external rewards like bonuses, promotions, or recognition, which encourage achievement through outside incentives. Balancing <\/span>extrinsic rewards with opportunities for internal satisfaction can lead to a well-rounded approach to engagement. Recognizing both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation examples in the workplace<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allows managers to tailor strategies to individual motivations, enhancing overall productivity and employee happiness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=intrinsic-vs-extrinsic+motivation&amp;utm_content=final\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-196511 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Unique-Hook-for-Final-CTA.png\" alt=\"Time and Attendance Tracking with AttendanceBot\" width=\"785\" height=\"128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Unique-Hook-for-Final-CTA.png 785w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Unique-Hook-for-Final-CTA-300x49.png 300w, 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