Perception of the performed work satisfaction and motivational factors among the personnel of the healthcare service suppliers in the Aburrá Valley during 2011

Abstract

Introduction: Knowing the variables inuencing the labor performance allows to provide the elements that will contribute to the work satisfaction. Objective: To examine the perception of the performed work satisfaction as well as the motivational factors among the personnel of the healthcare service suppliers in the Aburrá Valley, Colombia during 2011. Materials and Methods: This is a cross-sectional study and the population studied was the personnel working in the said companies. The total sample included 224 employees and 69 institutions randomly selected. Results: 52.2% of the interviewees stated to feel very satised with the work they performed at the institution and felt motivated mostly by the working environment (70.5%) and then by the wage and the position in equal percentages (49.6%). It was also found a greater satisfaction due to the work performed by the assistant employees as compared to those in managerial positions (p = 0.018). The less motivational factors included: the opportunities for promotion, bonuses and acknowledgements. Conclusion: A great deal of employees feel satised with their performed work and the working environment stands out as the main motivational factor.