Respect is better motivator than pay in Asia: Poll

SINGAPORE: Respect from the boss outranks basic pay as a motivator for getting employees in major Asian economies to do their best, a poll said on Monday.
 
The findings of the survey carried out by consulting firm Mercer showed that employees in India and China viewed respect over their pay.
 
The type of work emerged as the top factor in India, with employees putting opportunities for personal growth, promotion prospects and long-term career potential before reimbursement.
 
Base pay was only marginally ahead of respect in Singapore and South Korea, the poll said, but found it paramount among the Japanese.
 
"Generally speaking, Asian employees want respect in the workplace," said Rajan Srikanth, Mercer Asia-Pacific's head of human capital.
 
If employers "become better listeners, showing employees that they are valued and that their role in the success of the business is crucial, they could be offering the employee a value proposition that cannot be easily refused," Srikanth said.