Seven things employees want most to be happy at work

It's very easy to give a pay rise but harder still to give the sort of benefits that make staff want to stay:

Increasingly, workplace specialists are discovering that for many workers, the "happiness factor" depends heavily on intangibles, such as respect, trust, and fairness.

"Study after study has shown that it is the small things that make workers feel committed to an organization," says Barbara Glanz, an author specializing in workplace issues.

"One study shows the top three things workers want are interesting work, full appreciation for the work they do, and a feeling of being in on things."

There is one very easy thing you can do every day. Always remember to say thank you!