Mar 31 2011: Now my only question is who are the people completing these surveys?
As you said Salim, they all work for these big companies. You need to recognise the inherent subjectivity and the targeted audience in these surveys. (Not saying that it is wrong) It is obvious that salaries would not mean much to these employees especially because they are earning above what most people would.
Don't you think that the billions of people around the world who don't have jobs or earning minimum wage would choose salaries as the most important thing?
But I do think that once you are earning a wage that is suitable for you, then your priorities in the workplace shift and you start to want recognition, non monetary rewards and so on...
Mar 31 2011: Nafissa,
I definitely do agree with you that the work environment needs to be supportive,fun and creative.
So perhaps one method for a company to be successful is to strengthen and differentiate their culture from the rest. Therefore, the introduction of non monetary rewards can serve as a means to achieving a stronger culture and sense of belonging in the company.
However, what do you mean exactly about having a boss who does not act like one? If the person does not act like a boss then how will he/she hold employees accountable for what they have done? My opinion is that as a person in charge, you need to show that you are a strong effective leader. Sometimes if you try not to act like you are in charge, then people will not listen to you. I do agree though that the person in charge should not scare or intimidate his employees but rather be supportive and encouraging.
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As you said Salim, they all work for these big companies. You need to recognise the inherent subjectivity and the targeted audience in these surveys. (Not saying that it is wrong) It is obvious that salaries would not mean much to these employees especially because they are earning above what most people would.
Don't you think that the billions of people around the world who don't have jobs or earning minimum wage would choose salaries as the most important thing?
But I do think that once you are earning a wage that is suitable for you, then your priorities in the workplace shift and you start to want recognition, non monetary rewards and so on...
A reply on Conversation: What do employees want the most?
I definitely do agree with you that the work environment needs to be supportive,fun and creative.
So perhaps one method for a company to be successful is to strengthen and differentiate their culture from the rest. Therefore, the introduction of non monetary rewards can serve as a means to achieving a stronger culture and sense of belonging in the company.
However, what do you mean exactly about having a boss who does not act like one? If the person does not act like a boss then how will he/she hold employees accountable for what they have done? My opinion is that as a person in charge, you need to show that you are a strong effective leader. Sometimes if you try not to act like you are in charge, then people will not listen to you. I do agree though that the person in charge should not scare or intimidate his employees but rather be supportive and encouraging.