The Role of Incentives in Enhancing Employee Satisfaction: A Comprehensive Analysis

Employee satisfaction plays a very important role in the success of an organization because it influences the success, productivity, engagement and retention Locke (1969). This study investigates the role of incentives both monetary and non- monetary in enhancing employee satisfaction within various organizational settings. By examining and reviewing the available and existing literature and conducting a comprehensive analysis through surveys, questionnaires and interviews with employees across different sectors primarily in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, the study aims to determine which kind or types of incentives are most effective and ideal to use in most organizations in boosting their employee’s motivation and satisfaction. The research also explores the potential gap between the organization’s management perception of effective incentives and the actual needs of its employees. The findings from this study will provide valuable insights for those organizations seeking help on how they will optimize their incentive programs that will improve their employee satisfaction, retention, and overall organizational performance.