Being happy at work is something everyone wants. However, there are a variety of factors that determine who reaches workplace nirvana, including employee's age, gender and field.
In a recent comprehensive study, Robert Half surveyed more than 12,000 U.S. and Canadian workers to examine the key contributors to employee happiness.
Overall, the survey found that most professionals are generally happy. On a happiness scale of zero to 100, respondents scored a 71. Not surprisingly, results also found that employees who do not fit well with their employer are the most apt to leave. One-third of workers surveyed said they likely will leave their employer in the next six months. The survey also shed light on the top three drivers for workplace happiness, finding that having pride in one's organization is the top driver, being treated fairly and with respect is the second, and employee appreciation came in third.