One of the main goals for every business organization is to employ highly qualified human resources that will contribute to the work and realization of their business objectives. For the employees to contribute to business success, it is essential that they are constantly monitored and motivated. The subject of the final thesis is motivation of the employees in business organizations, and the aim of the project is to point out the importance and the various ways of motivating the employees in the workplace. Managers are responsible for the employees' motivation. Bearing in mind that every employee is an individual, managers should find out what motivates every one of them, and consequently implement the most appropriate method. Motivating the employees is a complicated procedure, but if done correctly, their contribution to the work of business organization makes the difference between successful and unsuccessful companies. In the papers not only will the theoretical approach of the up-to-date research be covered, but also the results of the research considering the motivation of the employees in business organizations. The aim of the research is to find out to what extent are the employees satisfied in their workplace, and what motivates them there; the answers have shown that the employees either feel motivated or are not sure about their level of motivation in their workplace. Different employees are motivated in different ways and most of the employees are not satisfied with the reward system in the business organization where they work.