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Motivation and Satisfaction of Civil Servants: Development of Strategies and Global Experience

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Subject and purpose of work This study explores the role of motivation in enhancing the performance and satisfaction of civil servants, particularly in the context of Ukraine’s public administration reform and EU integration. Materials and methods The research employs a mixed-method approach, including policy analysis, review of international practices, and synthesis of theoretical models related to motivation in the public sector. Results The study identifies financial incentives, career development, and social protections as key drivers of motivation, and highlights the need for a coordinated strategy that aligns employee interests with institutional goals. Conclusions By integrating global experience with Ukraine’s national context, this paper offers a practical framework for designing effective motivational policies in the civil service, contributing to long-term administrative efficiency.

Source: Economic and Regional Studies / Studia Ekonomiczne i Regionalne

DOI: 10.2478/ers-2025-0028

Authors: Оlena Lutsenko, Olena Sereda, Nataliia Lytvyn, Ivan Semko, Oleksandr Horban

Institutions: Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Interregional Academy of Personnel Management, Sumy State University

Language: English

Topic: Public Policy and Administration Research

Subfield: Public Administration

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7116116640