What Employees Want: More Appreciation at Work [White Paper]
It’s been quite a wild ride for HR teams over the last few years. To understand what employees want most from employers, we created a study.
One trend we’ve uncovered is that employees want more appreciation from employers. In fact, 63% of workers have described feeling unappreciated by their employer on a daily basis.
Dive into some of the results we found from our survey—some of the stats may surprise you!
Inside, you'll find:
📊 What we found: survey results from 2,000 U.S. workers.
💚 How employees want to be recognized.
🤑 Where compensation, benefits, career growth opportunities, and wellness stipends fit into the larger picture.
✅ Takeaways for HR leaders and people managers.
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