Big Think - The Nr1 thing employees want at work - Todd Rose, 29042022

Americans are reevaluating their relationship with work. However, collective illusions about the workplace are holding back reform. Many workers believe that their colleagues want to work for an employer that gives them nice fringe benefits — like free food, swag, and fancy job titles. In reality, people want more fulfillment and purpose in their jobs, as well as a healthy work-life balance in which they are trusted to make good decisions.