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Why Challenging Your Employees Can Be a Challenge

Jan 14, 2016
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Why Challenging Your Employees Can Be a Challenge

Why Challenging Your Employees Can Be a ChallengeWhy Challenging Your Employees Can Be a Challenge

It’s critical to keep up with your employees’ needs and goals—because workers who feel they aren’t being challenged are more likely to look for a new job.

2016 Resolutions: Thrifty Thinking2016 Resolutions: Thrifty Thinking

38% of employees are committed to saving more of their pay in 2016.

2016 Resolutions: Chillax2016 Resolutions: Chillax

28% are seeking to reduce stress this year.

2016 Resolutions: Upward Mobility2016 Resolutions: Upward Mobility

26% are prioritizing the earning of a raise or promotion for 2016.

2016 Resolutions: 2016 Resolutions: “I Quit!”

21% say they’re determined to leave their current employer this year.

2016 Resolutions: Food for Thought2016 Resolutions: Food for Thought

19% are pledging to eat healthier at work.

2016 Resolutions: Mental Discipline2016 Resolutions: Mental Discipline

17% are seeking to learn something new, through classes, training, etc.

Top 2015 Resolutions that Actually Got AccomplishedTop 2015 Resolutions that Actually Got Accomplished

Eating healthier at work: 13%, Reducing stress: 12%, Saving more from paycheck: 11%, Learning something new: 9%, Performing better on the job: 8%

Most Influential Job Consideration FactorsMost Influential Job Consideration Factors

Stability: 65%, Affordable benefits: 59%, Location: 56%, Positive Qualities of boss: 51%, Positive qualities of work culture: 46%

Pleasing Perks, Part IPleasing Perks, Part I

38% say having “half-day Fridays” would be a great “extra perk” to make their work lives more satisfying, while 23% cite the availability of an on-site fitness center.

Pleasing Perks, Part IIPleasing Perks, Part II

22% say having daily catered lunches would qualify as a welcomed “extra perk” to make their work lives more satisfying, and 18% would like to have massage services at the office.

Dennis McCafferty

Dennis McCafferty is a contributor to CIO Insight. He covers topics such as IT leadership, IT strategy, collaboration, and IT for businesses.

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