"Importance of Workplace Values"

Ranking on a scale of 1-100, of importance to employee:

1. Respect (being appreciated and valued in the workplace)
2. Achievement (the sense of purpose and meaning from your work)
3. Balance (the opportunity to balance work time with family needs)
4. Job security (confidence that jobs will be there every day and not be phased out)
5. Money (being paid competitively compared to others w/ similar jobs)
6. Employer leadership
7. Benefits
8. Time
9. Professional development (opportunities for professional growth and learning)
10. Personal safety

Source: Iowa Employment Values Study.
This information is published on The Des Moines Register (June 15, 2007)