The formula for the best workplace: a product to be proud of, appreciative management, and trustworthy colleagues. That's the opinion of participants in
Our 2004 survey aimed to define what attracts highly talented workers to a company, and what initiatives keep those workers happy once they sign on. We also asked survey participants to identify the employers who come closest to realizing these ideals.
Pride in the product ranked first among factors contributing to pleasant work environments, with a score of 3.67 out of 5 possible points, followed closely by the confidence that workers' contributions are appreciated, and that colleagues have integrity and professionalism; each garnered 3.62 points. Respondents also praised companies that uphold industry standards (3.61), and they want companies to keep their promises (3.57). "Aventis has actual written-down values that we are expected to abide by, and in fact, ...
