Do you LOOK FORWARD to Monday? The things that make workers actually want to go to the office
- A survey of 2,000 Americans found that the biggest driver of happiness at the office is actually enjoying the work
Sponsored by the Jack Welch Management Institute at Strayer University
While not everyone finds it easy to jump out of bed each morning, we all have something that keeps us going throughout the week and makes going to the office worthwhile.
And a survey by the Jack Welch Management Institute (JWMI) at Strayer University found that it's more than just a paycheck keeping us motivated.
More than half of the 2,000 Americans surveyed felt that one of the biggest sources of satisfaction at the office came from enjoying the work they do.
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Happiness: A survey of 2,000 Americans by the Jack Welch Management Institute found that more than half felt that one of the biggest sources of satisfaction at the office came from enjoying the work they do
Just under a third said that one of the biggest drivers of happiness at the office was feeling appreciated, while a similar number said it comes from knowing they are making a contribution, and 28 per cent put it down to being challenged or stimulated.
Other key factors making employees actually want to come into the office include having a positive workplace culture and a good relationship with the boss, with a quarter of respondents noting these aspects.
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Business icon Jack Welch, executive chairman of JWMI, has pointed out that it can be incredibly valuable for bosses to take notice of factors beyond money when motivating their employees.
'Very few good people will stay in a job just for the payback,' he says. 'They also need to feel that they matter and that what they do for eight hours a day or more means something.
'You can fulfill those needs with open appreciation, a sense of fun, an exciting shared goal, and individual attention to the challenge of each job. It's a tall order for any boss, but the returns are incalculable.'
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