Here's how they ranked what they appreciated:

33 percent said doing interesting/challenging work keeps them engaged and loving their job.
22 percent felt passionate about what the company stands for and its mission.
12 percent said their coworkers were the main reason they love their company.

The survey revealed that just one-quarter of this sampling felt loved and appreciated by their employers. When asked what employers could do to better demonstrate an interest in the overall well-being of their worker bees, here's what popped up. Each of these statements was endorsed by 30 percent or more of respondents:

Supporting a work/life balance and overall quality of life ranked No. 1 in this survey as the way to show employees the love.
Money does matter. While compensation wouldn't make them love their job any more, it's one of the most important ways employers can show employees they care.
Employer-sponsored benefits like healthcare and wellness benefits, 401(k)s, life insurance, PTO, etc., and career development and training opportunities.
Some concrete indication that their employer cared more about their financial well-being.
Some concrete indication that their employer cared about their career development.
Some concrete indication that their employer cared about their emotional health (stress, etc.).

Chris Boyce, CEO of Virgin Pulse, said of the results, "The key is to create a culture where employees feel appreciated and supported across all aspects of their lives, while simultaneously making them feel they're a part of something exciting and challenging. Creating a 'we're all in this together' mentality and walking the talk motivates employees and helps to create a more energized, focused and driven workforce."

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