Feeling valued is the best motivation : Perks and pay incentives cannot beat feeling needed

Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings – Employees who work hard, produce results and provide excellent customer service are just what every employer wants. But what motivates employees to treat their jobs as more than just a daily grind that pays the rent and buys the groceries? If employers could only answer that question accurately they would be well on the way to creating the confident, committed workforce that is every HR officer's dream Practical implications – Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations. Originality/value – The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to‐digest format.