Work Satisfaction
Nothing is really work," states an old adage, "unless you would rather be doing something else."
In today's times of economic uncertainty, rapid employee turnover and more trade union disputes, the issue of worker satisfaction has become even more important. In addition to salary, many workers point to the need for a good quality of worker life. They need to feel that their personal needs are being met in their professional careers.
This paper examines factors which relate strongly to worker satisfaction. These factors include greater communication, opportunities for advancement and a sense that their work is "meaningful." In the last part, the paper also makes suggestions regarding how employers can both ensure motivation on the job and address factors that give rise to job dissatisfaction.
The question of employee satisfaction has come to gained greater attention especially in this new century. A survey commissioned by the Pitney Bowles Company in 2000 saw an emerging trend, which called into question the traditional notion that only unhappy employees seek new jobs. In fact, this survey showed that while less than 10% of employees reported being dissatisfied with their work, more than 25% are planning to look for a new job within the year ("Giving employees meaningful work").
The same survey shows that many employees give similar reasons for their job search. These reasons include finding a better balance between work and family, searching...
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