They divided these 3 into 11 different categories: education, employment, housing, income, health, the environment, safety, civic engagement, community, life satisfaction, and work-life balance. Through their surveys they were able to come up with 30 data points.
The happiest countries were Denmark, Norway, Netherlands, Switzerland and Austria. The United States came in 11th. For the full report, please see: http://www.oecd.org/document/2/0,3746,en_21571361_44315115_50407156_1_1_1_1,00.html
If we use this report as a panoramic view and base what drives or motivates employees as the same 3 general items listed in the first paragraph, then you the business owner have a place to start when deciding on how to get the best effort from your workers. You also have the other 11 categories to draw from. If you read the article and the full report, you will get even more details which hopefully will lead to more ideas.
What you put into action has to match your personality, type of business, location, and how much funds you have decided to invest in your employees/long term future. Take action. The summer is a perfect time to show appreciation. Don't fool yourself--not doing anything is a decision and the employees feel that too.
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