Lately, we are constantly hearing about the Great Resignation, but what is causing so many people to leave their jobs? Well, a new survey set out to discover just that and it turns out many workers simply want to know they are appreciated.

The new Bonusly poll finds:

• 63% of workers say they feel unappreciated by their employer daily.

• 59% insist they’ve never had an employer who actually appreciated their work.

• Recognition is so important to some that 29% would give up a week’s pay just for more recognition from their boss.

• As for why they feel unappreciated:

  • 41% say it’s because of favoritism among employees from management.

  • 39% say it’s management’s lack of communication and recognition.

• 46% of those polled have left a job because they felt unappreciated.

• Although 65% say they would stay with an unappreciative manager if they felt recognized by their co-workers and peers.

But showing appreciation isn’t the only area workers think employers need to improve. Other areas include:

• Compensation (32%)

• Benefits (PTO, medical care, etc.) (30%)

• Flexibility (work from home, hours, etc.) (29%)

• Management (29%)

• Career development programs (28%)

• Job security (28%)

Source: Bonusly