There is an age old assumption that people who are passionate about the work that they do, don’t care as much about the money.  But recent studies have shown that people who are engaged in their work have greater productivity, and then in-turn are earning more as a result of increased output.  The article, “What Drives Employees to Work Hard?,” by Em Maier dives into this question and reveals the key takeaway from employers to be, “Make sure your employees care about their work and their increased productivity will pay for itself.”
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