For the lecture this week, I was fascinated by the results of the study Dr. Simon referenced. The study asked employees why they stayed and worked at the company they are employed at. What motivates them kind of surprised me. I’ll list the results here:

Exciting and Challenging Work: 48%
Career growth and development: 43%
Working with great people: 42%
Fair pay: 32%
Supportive Manager/Boss: 25%
Be Recognized/valued & respected: 23%
Benefits: 22%
Meaningful Work/Make a difference: 17%

My personal motivation to work is to work with great people, make a difference, and have the work be exciting and challenging. Are you surprised by these results, or are they within your expectations? What motivates you to work?