What makes a good employer? A culture of growth, nicely furnished well-lit office spaces, good coffee, and a competitive benefits package? Yes, those matter. As does decent remuneration – even people who land their dream job need to pay rent, buy gas, and afford other living expenses.
So, I’m not going to vex poetically about how material aspects don’t matter to employees because they certainly do. If this weren’t the case, managers would not offer raises to convince team members to stay with the company instead of pursuing other opportunities.
However, people also care about other things, so if the job gets too stressful or they feel that they’re treated unfairly, they may leave even if the pay is good. Especially the younger generations are very aware of how important well-being is and will not sacrifice it.
Tags: employee engagement • Managers