Interim managers looking for an additional motivation technique may want to try giving staff extra holiday instead of the promise of job security, reports managers.org.uk.

The promise of extra holiday days proved to be a more attractive option according to a poll of 1,000 workers, nullifying the positive prospect of a secure job.

Figures show that nearly half of workers aged 16-24 would be delighted with additional annual leave, with 49 per cent promising to "work harder in 2012" for a greater holiday allowance.

Zain Wadee, a recruitment expert, put the shift in benefits down to the ever-changing workplace.

He commented: "A greater demand for holidays and work-life balance benefits could indicate a growing shift in workplace culture where employees place greater value on non-monetary rewards."

Furthermore, "sensible employers" will open up an increased number of communication lines with their employees in order to discover what is important to them and their working life.

Michael Epstein, national consulting leader for PricewaterhouseCoopers, agrees with Wadee's comments, cited by Globe and Mail: "None-monetary rewards are the key to keeping employees motivated and creative in a time of economic instability."

Epstein cites a number of benefits, including giving staff challenging and interesting assignments, as well opportunities for career development and training to harness their skills.

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