Love is in the air (or is it?)
Published February 13, 2014 9:46 AM
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Updated February 13, 2014 10:45 AM
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1. Employees love their company.
Nearly 75% of respondents said they either love their company because its a great place to work or felt pretty good with no major complaints.
2. Employees arent feeling the love in return.
Only 25% felt their company really values them and shows it often, while 42% said they get occasional praise and recognition. Five percent felt like their employer didn't know they existed or felt so undervalued that they want out.
3. Its not just about the money.
When asked what they liked most about their company, most employees said its about feeling connected to the work and people.
- 33% said doing interesting/challenging work keeps them engaged and loving their job.
- 22% felt passionate about what the company stands for and its mission.
- 12% said their coworkers were the main reason they love their company.
4. Employees want to make a difference.
When asked to rank what companies could do to make employees more passionate about their jobs, 38% ranked feeling like were making a difference as most important, followed by doing interesting/challenging work, having flexible schedules and getting great benefits/perks. Only 7% ranked their income as the reason theyre passionate about their job or company.
5. Benefits matter.
When asked how their company can show employees it cares about them, 35% said supporting work-life balance and overall quality of life is the No. 1 way to show employees the love.
6. Financial wellbeing matters.
When asked what they wished their employers cared more about, 44% said they wished their employer cared more about their financial wellbeing. Forty percent said career development, while 35% cited emotional health (stress, etc.)
7. Massages and nap rooms dont matter.
Contrary to popular belief, employees aren't looking for weekly massages and nap rooms those luxuries ranked lowest in importance when employees were asked about the kinds of benefits and perks that would motivate them. More than half of respondents ranked flexible work arrangements as the most important perk, followed by programs and resources to help improve their physical health and well-being, including onsite gyms, fitness classes, health club reimbursements and healthier cafeteria options.
