Only 45% satisfied with their jobs
“Employee satisfaction has hit the lowest level in the 22-year history of the Conference Board‘s annual survey on the topic,” according to a recent Wall Street Journal article.
The 5,000-household study showed that only 45% of U.S. workers are satisfied with their jobs, down from 52% in 2005 and 61% in 1987.
As people read these stats and see the surprising drop from ’87, certain companies are trying to make a change and help increase happiness at work. In this article, Sue Shellenbarger explains that “happiness coaching” and practices such as meditation are making their way into offices.
A growing number of employers, including UBS, American Express, KPMG and the law firm Goodwin Procter, have hired trainers who draw on psychological research, ancient religious traditions or both to inspire workers to take a more positive attitude—or at least a neutral one.
While it is great to see that these companies are trying to make a difference, these practices don’t work for everyone. So here are some quick tips on how to help create satisfied employees in your workplace:
It is extremely important for a manager to confirm that his or her employees are satisfied at work. Happy employees, have been reported to spend 80% or more of their week on work. So if you want your team’s productivity to be up, create a great culture at the office and ensure that your team isn’t part of the 1 in 5 employees that are highly disengaged.
