Recently, JobStreet.com ran a survey to find the key factors that motivate an employee in his or her job.

More than 1,000 people, made up of senior managers, managers and non-managers working across diverse industries nationwide made up the respondents.

It was found out, perhaps not too surprising, that salary factor tops the list, with 19% of the respondents indicating it as the most important factor that motivates them in their job.

This is followed by job flexibility, work balance and finally career advancement opportunity. Job flexibility and work balance recorded the same percentage with 14%, with career advancement coming close with 13%. 9% of the respondents selected work condition as a motivating factor.

Among other finding is that for senior managers, a good salary is not always necessarily on top their mind, where the job itself determined if they like their position or not. 68% of those surveyed also indicated that they are generally happy with their present job.

Table of results for job motivation factors:

Good salary - 19%
Job flexibility - 14%
Balance between work and family - 14%
Career advancement and growth - 13%
Work conditions and environment - 9%

Click here to see full results of the survey.

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