EXPLORING THE INFLUENCE OF MOTIVATION, LEARNING AND WORK LIFE DYNAMICS ON PRODUCTIVITY AMONG IT EMPLOYEES IN CHENNAI

Abstract

As the Information Technology (IT) industry evolves, employee productivity will play a key role in determining organizational returns. In this study, we examine motivation, continual learning, and work-life balance, and how these three factors relate to the productivity of IT professionals in Chennai, India. In an industry that emphasizes constant innovation, fast-paced skill acquisition, and extensive working hours, understanding the human factors of performance is important. In this study, we took a quantitative approach and used structured questionnaires given to 250 IT employees working for a variety of firms in Chennai. The information was analyzed statistically to examine relationships and cause and effect amongst the variables. The results suggest that intrinsic motivation, specifically recognition, purpose, and personal development, positively correlate with higher productivity. We also found that, in adopting continual learning through training programs, online programs, or peer learning, employees embodying this value, reported improved job performance and adaptability.

Work-life dynamics, including flexible work hours, remote work, and an organization with good culture, are also important in the workplace. Flexibility leads to a reduction in stress, heightened job satisfaction of doing the work, and a commitment to the job. The study does note that when motivation and learning are supported, both motivated workplace behavior combined with a work-life dynamic approach to things further improves productivity. The authors suggest a holistic human resource philosophy for Chennai-based IT firms that motivates their employees, is supportive of lifelong learning, and has processes that include flexibility and life balance. In addition to the intrinsic value of a better quality of life for employees, organizations must develop initiatives that accept, acknowledge and support the work-life dynamic of employees to deliver on the long-term competitive position in an ever-changing digital environment.