Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate the level of job satisfaction among Pyrgos Hospital (General Hospital of Ilia) employees and to identify the desired by its personnel motivational methods.
On the theoretical level reference is made to the concepts of occupational satisfaction and motivation techniques in healthcare sector, whereas the research investigates the optimal incentives as a key factor in increasing employee job satisfaction in the specific unit. A questionnaire anonymously survey was conducted with a convenience sample and we used IBM SPSS Statistical program for the data analysis.
The results indicate that the working environment consist the main source for the occupational satisfaction, while the lower degree of job satisfaction emanates from the prospects for recognition and development. The establishment of the job description and assignment rule, the staff training and the linkage of wage with individuals’ performance and productivity were indicated as the most desirable motivation techniques.
As cardinal conclusion the research shows that, special emphasis should be placed on the lifelong education and training of staff, including the higher hierarchy, in order to ensure the preconditions for the (a) human resources development and (b) emergence of tomorrow’s executives.
