Company culture is more important to your overall job satisfaction than the pay, title, or role.
Working for an organization where you feel cared for, appreciated, and respected not only boosts your individual happiness, but also makes for a more productive workplace.
On the other hand, working for an organization with a terrible work culture — one that's disrespectful, un-inclusive, unethical, cutthroat, and abusive — has the opposite effect. Research published by MIT's Sloan Management Review has found that a "toxic culture" is more than 10 times as predictive of attrition than insufficient pay.
Amid the ongoing Great Resignation — a time when millions of Americans continue to quit their jobs every month — the research underscores that toxicity can come at a high cost to organizations.
"People come to work for more than a paycheck," said Lynn Taylor, a national workplace expert and author of "Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant." "They want to feel that their contributions are making a difference. If an employer cares about your long-term growth and happiness, you'll feel a much greater sense of purpose, and reward."
It's normal to feel unmotivated if your company isn't appreciating you.
"Without that genuine support, it's hard to stay motivated, feel that you are part of a larger team, and produce your best work," Taylor said. "It's a downward spiral. You could stagnate in your career — unless you notice the signs and take decisive action."
Here are 14 signs that your company isn't supporting you as much as they should.