Various motivational tactics are used to motivate employees. These are mainly material and non-material strategies. Nurses and medical technicians who are satisfied at their workplace are less absent from work, are better at what they do, and are, therefore, more satisfied with their lives. It is crucial to know what motivates and contributes to the satisfaction of all nurses/medical technicians in the workplace since it affects not only their jobs but also the organizations they work for. Motivated and satisfied employees are essential in the operation and progress of every department and organization. In addition to that, they are focused on their success. Institutions should encourage and develop strategies for better motivation of their employees since employees whose levels of satisfaction and motivation are higher are also more productive and more efficient, in a better mood, and able to achieve every goal. For healthcare professionals, the key factors are motivation and satisfaction with work. The latter contributes to a higher level of quality of healthcare, as well as the worker’s availability and efficiency. The research was conducted to determine which type of compensation is more important to nurses at their workplace – material or non-material. Are interpersonal relationships at work the most essential factor; how important to them is promotion at work or praise; do they receive praise or recognition from their superiors? The research was conducted in the Special Hospital for Medical Rehabilitation in Krapinske Toplice. Out of 70 nurses/medical technicians that participated in the research, 60 were female and only 10 of them were male. According to the obtained results, the majority of respondents opt for material compensation, such as salary and bonuses, and think that the monetary component and their days off are extremely important. Praises are somewhat less important to them, but they think that these should constitute a part of everyday communication since this is how the confidence and trust of employees are built.