Motivation, job satisfaction and turnover intentions among employees of empowered at dusk women’s association Kampala Uganda
Abstract
The study focused on Motivation, job satisfaction and turnover intentions among employees of Empowered at dusk women’s association Kampala Uganda and the study objective were; to identify how motivation of employees is carried out at Empowered at dusk women’s association. to examine the level of job satisfaction among employees at Empowered at dusk women’s association, to assess what causes turnover intentions among employees at Empowered at dusk women’s association and to suggest the possible ways to increase motivation and job satisfaction among employees at Empowered at dusk women’s association.
To suggest the possible ways to increase motivation and job satisfaction among employees, random methods of sampling was employed by the researchers to select respondents in order to get information. The sample size was 50 staff of Empowered at dusk women’s association. Questionnaires, document review, interviews, observation and document review were the data collection methods used in data collection.
From the study, it was established that what motivates employees at Empowered at dusk women’s association include; good working environment, salary enhancement, good employee relationship and availability of training programs at work place. From the research it was found out that all the employees of Empowered at dusk women’s association are satisfied with their current jobs. Low payment, lack of motivation, technology, over working were identified as the main causes of employee turnover intentions.
From the study, the researcher suggested the following recommendations; set up a rewarding system where employees who are hardworking can be recognized, set a conducive salary structure where employees get enough basing on what job they are doing and finally. The organization should also start giving allowances and work leaves to its employees in a bid to increase their motivation and job satisfaction.