Why appreciation in the workplace matters

When it comes to feeling appreciated at work, what matters most to employees? If you answered “pay,” think again. Research shows pay is low on the list.Energage surveyed more than 22 million employees across 66,000 organizations over the past 14 years. We’ve learned that what matters to employees — what truly motivates them — is feeling appreciated. Across all U.S. sectors and populations, appreciation ranks as one of the most important workplace culture drivers.Our