Matthew Bidwell

Data from the General Social Survey (an annual project of the University of Chicago’s National Opinion Research Center) suggests that job satisfaction is derived primarily from four factors: learning opportunities and variety, relationships with managers and coworkers, low stress, and extrinsic benefits (including pay and bonuses). Consider how well your organization meets these key drivers and which ones need improving.

Motivation Up, Attrition Down: Employee Engagement

Wharton’s Matthew Bidwell shares tips on how to elevate employee engagement and maximize the talent of your workforce.

Productivity Quotas: ‘You Get What You Pay For’

While quotas have proven to be a successful method for motivating employees in some situations, they also tend to spur a host of unintended consequences.