10 Sobering Workplace Facts

10 Sobering Workplace Facts

(1) Half of all Americans today say they are satisfied with their jobs, down from nearly 60% in ’95. But among the 50% who are content, only 14% are “very satisfied.” (2) Job satisfaction has declined across all income brackets in the last 9 years. While 55% of workers earning more than $50,000 are satisfied with their jobs, only 14% are very satisfied. (3) The largest decline in overall job satisfaction, from 60.9% to 49.2%, occurred among workers 35-44. This is the group next in line for management and leadership roles. (4) The second largest decline took place among those aged 45-54, dropping from 57.3% to 47.7%. (5) 40% of workers feel disconnected from their employers. (6) 2 out every 3 workers do not identify with or feel motivated to drive their employer’s business goals and objectives. (7) 25% of employees are just showing up to collect a paycheck. (Source TNS) (8) Less than 33% of all supervisors and managers are perceived to be strong leaders. (9) 39% of the workforce now has worked for 6 or more employers, vs. 27% in ’99. (10) 45% of workers want to change jobs at least very 3 to 5 years, up from 26% in ’99. (TNS; The Conference Board, 2005; and Spherion’s 2003 Emerging Workforce Study, for more visit www.dennisbakke.com)

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