What Drives Workplace Happiness?
What Drives Workplace Happiness?
The current state of the workplace is overall positive, but organizations could do a better job of providing employee recognition.
Mixed Reviews
68% of survey respondents are satisfied with their job, but just 50% are satisfied with the growth and development opportunities offered by their employers.
Highly Inspired
68% said they are motivated to do their “very” best for their company.
Staying Put
Just 28% said they intend to seek employment elsewhere within the next year.
Proper Blend
59% are satisfied with their company’s state of work-life balance, and only 23% said their work demands interfere with their ability to fulfill family responsibilities.
Pleasant State
Only 33% said they typically feel tense or “stressed out” during the workday, and 60% said they have the resources needed to manage job-related stress.
Top Sources of Work Stress
Low salaries: 50%, Lack of opportunity for growth/advancement: 43%, Heavy workloads: 41%, Unrealistic job expectations: 40%, Long hours: 40%
Good Groove
78% of survey respondents said they have a positive relationship with their co-workers, and 72% said the same about their supervisors.
Fresh Ideas
58% said their company offers employees opportunity to apply new knowledge and skills.
Underappreciated
Only 50% are satisfied with how their company recognizes employees’ work, and just 47% said this recognition is based upon a fair and useful performance evaluation system.
Passively Involved
Only one-half said their employer provides sufficient opportunities to get involved with decision-making, problem-solving and goal-setting at work.
One-Way Discussion
Just 48% said their company regularly collects feedback from staffers.
