International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development

The study titled “A Study on Motivating the Extended Workforce: An Analysis of Incentive Practices for Gig and Contract Workers at Eaton” focuses on understanding the role of incentives in enhancing motivation, performance, and job satisfaction among non-permanent employees. The extended workforce plays a crucial role in meeting production demands, yet often faces limited job security, fewer benefits, and lower organizational belongingness. This study examines both financial incentives such as wages, bonuses, and allowances, and non financial incentives like recognition, skill development, and workplace support. A structured questionnaire was administered to 104 gig and contract workers at Eaton, Pondicherry, and data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation, t-test, and ANOVA. The findings indicate that incentives significantly influence employee motivation, attendance, and work quality, although recognition and skill development remain areas requiring improvement. The study concludes that a balanced incentive framework can improve employee engagement, productivity, and workforce stability. It also suggests strengthening transparent incentive policies and enhancing non-financial motivational practices to increase satisfaction and retention among the extended workforce.