You might have noticed that, depending on how old — or young —they are, your employees react differently to strategies designed toencourage them to work happier, harder and better.

It’s not your imagination, according to new research releasedfrom the Staples Business Advantage 2016 Workplace Index, whichfound that different generations need different motivations to keepthem happy at work — and not out looking for another job.

The index, conducted in conjunction with workplace expert JacobMorgan, found that 46 percent of boomers and 32 percent of Gen Xersare more motivated at work by having a sense of purpose thanmillennials, only 24 percent of whom seek purpose in theirjobs.

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