This document summarizes research on how intrinsic and extrinsic motivators impact employee engagement. A survey of 122 employees found that intrinsic motivators like meaningful work and a sense of purpose strongly influenced engagement levels. While extrinsic motivators like pay and promotions were also important, two-thirds of employees said intrinsic reasons were their main motivators. The researchers recommend organizations develop balanced reward systems that incorporate employee input to boost engagement. Highly engaged employees are beneficial as they increase productivity and decrease turnover.