What Really Motivates Employees? What’s really driving employee engagement and career advancement? It’s not just about the money. What Do Employees Think Represents Advancement? Surprisingly (or not), it seems employees care more about dollar signs than fancy new titles. 1.) More money 2.) A higher title 3.) Expanded responsibility 4.)More face time with company executives 5.) More direct reports In fact, 80% of employees said they would prefer a 3% raise over a promotion to a higher title without a raise. What Does a Successful Employee Look Like? A raise or promotion isn’t the only way to reward people. When we asked employees what success means, other factors like being part of a team and being recognized also rose to the top.

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