Do American workers actually feel appreciated during the holidays?

What do American workers want for the holidays? Connection and appreciation, says a new study. The poll of 2,000 U.S. employees found that 55% feel more appreciated during the holiday season than any other time of the year. For the holidays, two in three (65%) said they’d likely attend their workplace’s holiday party this year. Many said they would either come for free food (39%) or if their workplace friends came (34%). Among the holiday cheer, the study, commissioned by Motivosity and conducted by Talker Research, found a surprise that questions some traditional views about company culture. An overall 72% of respondents say being connected to their company’s culture is important to them. At its core, 48% believe what makes a company’s culture so special are their coworkers — more so than the leadership (38%) or a belief in common values and missions (33%).