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Definition Of Success Varies

The following are considered to be indications of success in the workplace:

Being trusted to get a job done —— (91%)

Having power to make decisions that affect your own work —— (81%)

Getting raises —— (74%)

Getting promotions —— (66%)

Gaining seniority —— ( 58%)

Having power to make decisions that affect the company —— ( 58%)

Source: Survey of 2,600 adults by Randstad North America Atlanta, reported in Wall Street Journal, May 22, 2001.

05/2001