The Marcus Test

I've worked at several places where they were pretty good on the Joel Test and thought that was all they needed.

Marcus Buckingham has come up with a more 'human' list:

    1) Do I know what is expected of me at work?

    2) Do I have the materials and equipment I need to do my work right?

    3) At work, do I have the opportunity to do what I do best every day?

    4) In the last seven days, have i received recognition or praise for good work?

    5) Does my supervisor, or someone at work, seem to care about me as a person?

    6) Is there someone at work who encourages my development?

    7) At work, do my opinions seem to count?

    8) Does the mission/purpose of my company make me feel like my work is important?

    9) Are my co-workers committed to doing quality work?

    10) Do I have a best friend at work?

    11) In the last six months, have I talked with someone about my progress?

    12) At work, do I have opportunities to learn and grow?