Employee motivation and the opportunities of professional development
Saxon Textile Research Institute e.V. (STFI)
On April 3, 2025, the STFI hosted an academy breakfast. In addition to donuts, bagels and coffee, the
topic of employee motivation was on the table, bringing together companies from the Saxon textile industry
and representatives from Chemnitz University of Technology, the Federal Employment Agency and Chemnitz Chamber of Industry and Commerce.
Aspects such as “learned resignation” and the burden and pleasure
of work were highlighted in an exciting panel discussion. The dilemma for many companies is that financial incentives or a vacation plus
only have a short-term effect. During the discussion, it became clear that identification with the work and individual
scope for action are a sustainable basis that can increase motivation. The experts were
unanimous in their opinion that employee identification with the
products manufactured can not only improve motivation, but also ultimately the economic results of companies
. In addition, the basic message of a company must be clear and lived by all management
levels.
From the range of experiences of the entrepreneurs, the guests heard how much determined communication
ons work change in companies requires and that this must take place at eye level.
The regulated exchange of information in shift operations through store floor management in particular offers potential for
this. Nevertheless, individual employee development has an enormous role to play.
Through
suitable qualifications and further training, employees can take on more responsible tasks and become role models for their colleagues.
Incidentally, the STFI Academy’s portfolio of extensive training measures eligible for funding is available to textile companies for practice-oriented further training.
The first courses start in September
ber. An overview of the courses on offer can be found at: https://www.stfi.de/akademie/qualifizierung-weiterbil-
dung.
The conclusion of the Academy Breakfast 2025: Successful employee motivation is a team task to which
everyone in the company must contribute their share and for which many factors must be harmonized
in order to create a sustainable network.
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