Job Satisfaction Getting Worse

I read an article recently that should be a wake up call to corporations across the U.S.

American job satisfaction is continuing decline. Less than 50% of us are happy. Among the least content are the newest employees in the workforce.

We are at an all-time low.

Those of us between the ages of 45-54; less than 45% are happy campers. Those who earn less are generally less content; however half of American workers making over $50,000 a year are equally miserable.

Not only are more workers unsatisfied with their job, less than a quarter of the workforce are pleased with promotions and bonuses. They blame their companies for poor policies.

Less than a third of our workforce are satisfied with their current work-life balance, performance evaluations, potential for growth, and communication. Only 2 out of 10 of us see ourselves in our current job a year from now. That is a scary figure.

What are we unhappy about as employees?

Poor management, stress, and frustration are a few. There is so much talk about empowering employees, yet so many feel like they are not able to contribute in a meaningful way.

I need to think more about some of the trends I have seen over the past twenty years that would cause us to like our jobs less ad less - but that is another post.