In this article, reference will be made to the challenge of the motivation of local government employees, based on survey conducted in educational institutions and municipal enterprises in Warmia and Mazury. The main goal was to point out what non-wage motivators occurs in this institutions and which primarily affect the quality of the execution of tasks. Surveys were conducted among more than two thousand local government employees. According to respondents used motivators are: good atmosphere at work, clearly described goals and tasks, stability of employment and ability of professional trainings. To more important factors affecting to work quality respondents indicated: stability of employment and ability of professional trainings, clearly described goals and tasks and promotion opportunity.

One of the most significant managerial functions is motivating which leads to the implementation of th particular organizational objectives, to shaping of engagement and loyalty of its members and, consequently, to the raising effectiveness of their actions. The properly constructed solutions in the area of employee motivating process may result in the several benefits for the organization, which is true also for the public institutions including the academic ones. The aim of the herein study was the identification of the factors which have an impact on the motivation of employees of the higher education institution. The research was conducted with the questionnaire survey among the non-academic employees of the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland. The conducted survey concludes that the motivation of employees is affected by various factors, mostly concerning the remuneration for work and also with the self-development possibilitities, interpersonal relations, and effective communication. It is vital and worth to use the knowledge about them for improving the quality and efficiency of the organization.

One of the most significant managerial functions is motivating which leads to the implementation of the particular organizational objectives, to shaping of engagement and loyalty of its members and, consequently, to the raising effectiveness of their actions. The properly constructed solutions in the area of employee motivating process may result in the several benefits for the organization, which is true also for the public institutions including the academic ones, which employ a specific group – academic teachers. The aim of the herein study was the identification of the factors which have an impact on the motivation of academic teachers employed in the higher education institution. The research was conducted with the questionnaire survey among the academic employees of the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland. The conducted survey concludes that the motivation of employees is affected by various factors, mostly concerning the remuneration for work and also with the self-development possibilities, stability of employment, interpersonal relations, and effective communication. It is vital and worth to use the knowledge about them for improving the quality and efficiency of the organization.