Salary motivators from the perspective of underground mine workers employed in blue-collar and managerial positions in a selected mining enterprise

Purpose: The aim of the article is to analyse the salary motivators used in the mining industry enterprise and to assess their reception by underground workers employed in blue-collar and managerial positions. Design/methodology/approach: The article is cognitive in its nature. The basic research methods include the subject literature analysis and survey research. Literature studies include the analysis of domestic and foreign literature. The survey research was conducted on a sample of 4,000 employees by obtaining the survey return of 8.75%. Findings: The conducted research provides an important conclusion for the management. Namely, money is seen by workers (both regular workers and managers) as the most important motivator. Meanwhile, the salary motivators used in the surveyed company were poorly assessed by employees. Research limitations/implications: The survey research presented in the article may contribute to further empirical research. Practical implications: The practical implications of the conducted research make it possible to use them to rebuild motivation systems in enterprises. Originality/value: The research results indicate the need for a comprehensive reconstruction of the motivation system in enterprises. Keywords: salaries/wages, motivation, motivation tools, salary motivators, salary incentives. Category of the paper: General review, Research paper.