What Workers Want (Besides Money)

Money is cool but workers need more than that: after all, there are droves of well-paid workers who right-this-minute are sprucing up their resumes because they feel like they cannot stand a single more day at their jobs. If you asked them why they are just as likely to tell you  tales of non-appreciative bosses and feeling like they are going nowhere as they are to complain about their paychecks. Those in HR talk about ‘Employee Engagement’ and how important it is, but too often they get ignored. These days though, ignoring what your employees want is not a good idea. See more in this Globe and Mail column on the subject here.