The top 5 drivers of employee satisfaction

Check out the Zenefits article on 5 Things Employees Value More Than Salary. I was honored to share my thoughts (supported by industry-leading research) on drivers of employee satisfaction and job candidate engagement.

I ascribe to the Daniel Pink philosophy about salary. In Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, he says, “The best use of money as a motivator is to pay people enough to take the issue of money off the table.”

The top 5 drivers of employee satisfaction

In my experience as a manager for over 15 years, the keys to employee satisfaction, engagement, and retention are:

1) Purpose: People seek work that feels purposeful and meaningful to them.

2) A great boss: People leave or stay for their managers, not jobs or companies.

3) Culture: People are looking for a healthy culture with values in alignment to their own.

4) Recognition: People desire appreciation for the personal value they bring.

5) Development: People feel valued and rewarded when their company makes an investment in their growth.

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When do you feel most satisfied in your work? What would it take for you to be totally satisfied? What one step can you take today to move toward that direction?

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How to appreciate employees so they feel valued

We’ve all heard how important it is to appreciate employees. When employees feel appreciated and valued, they’re more satisfied, motivated, and productive. And they’re more likely to stay in their job.

Research shows a strong correlation between retention and recognition. “Yet a significant majority of employees (79%) don’t feel strongly valued for the work they put in.”

Check out this recent Smart Business Hacks article. I and several others share 25 ideas to jumpstart your employee appreciation. My top tip:

Let Your Employees Tell You How to Do It

Ask your employees how they like to be appreciated. Everyone is different – from under-the-radar, sincere emails to loud-and-clear public displays. You’ll go much further keeping employees engaged if you take the time to find out their preferences in appreciation. Your employees will feel valued when your appreciation is meaningful and unique to them.

For more inspiration, check out the article.

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How do you appreciate your employees? What type of appreciation helps you feel valued? What one thing can you do today to show appreciation for someone who deserves it?

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