Job satisfaction at a 36 year high

[babylonsister]

https://digbysblog.net/2023/05/11/job-satisfaction-at-a-36-year-high/

Job satisfaction at a 36 year high
Published by digby on May 11, 2023
But sure, bring back Orange Julius Caesar

Job satisfaction hit a 36-year high in 2022, reflecting two effects of the tight pandemic labor market: The quality of jobs improved as wages and work flexibility increased, and workers moved into positions that were a better fit.

Last year, 62.3% of U.S. workers said they were satisfied with their jobs, according to new data from the Conference Board, up from 60.2% in 2021 and 56.8% in 2020. The business-research organization polled workers on 26 aspects of work, and found that people were most content with their commutes, their co-workers, the physical environment of their workplace and job security.

Among the happiest workers: people who voluntarily switched jobs during the pandemic and individuals working in hybrid roles with a mix of in-person and remote work. Men’s satisfaction was higher than women’s in every component, especially in areas such as leave policies, bonus plans, promotions, communication and organizational culture.

And yet people say the economy has gone to hell in a handbasket and half the country believes, erroneously, that Donald Trump presided over the greatest economy in the history of the world (as he claimed last night.) And why is this happening? Because the media reflexively reports every economic number as bad news. Just yesterday, it was reported that inflation has dipped below 5% and it was reported on CNN as very bad news because day care costs are too high and social security recipients have less buying power than they did in 1980. They can cherry pick bad news all day long and they do.

Maybe this will change before long but time is wasting.

[AwakeAtLast]

1. The other 40% are teachers

[roamer65]

2. Contentment vs happiness.

Two very different things.

[Johnny2X2X]

3. high wages

Companies are competing for workers, the way it should be. They’re offering more pay, better benefits, work from home options, and other perks.

Workers have more options right now than ever. If you don’t like your job, switch jobs, there’s better options.

[TexasBushwhacker]

4. Well isn't that special

Not to be Debbie Downer but:

"Men’s satisfaction was higher than women’s in every component, especially in areas such as leave policies, bonus plans, promotions, communication and organizational culture."

We just can't catch a break!

[live love laugh]

5. Increased work flexibility is key. It saves time and $.