THE SEXES VARY ON WORKPLACE WANTS.

• Position: Research by Alison M. Konrad - Brief Article

Big salaries, freedom on the job, and leadership and promotion opportunities matter more to men than to women when it comes to what they want from their jobs, according to research by Alison M. Konrad, professor of human resource administration, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa. Women placed more importance on good hours, an easy commute, a pleasant work environment with good social relations, interesting and meaningful work, and opportunities to help others.

"Contrary to the popular...