Feb 2000

Researchers asked 500 employees what was most important to them at work. Here are their responses.

More than 90% of the employees said:

- respect from their bosses,
- integrity of their managers,
- work/life balance, and
- career opportunities.

Seventy to 90% said it was important that:

- their values and the company’s were similar, and
- that the company provided flexible work hours, the chance to learn, and challenging work.

Thirty to 60% of those asked are motivated by:

- teamwork,
- comparable pay,
- passion for their employer’s mission, and
- autonomy.