New Australian research finds more than 80 per cent of people aren't happy at work
Announcement posted by Spherion 30 Jul 2002
38 per cent said being valued and respected by their employers is the most important factor in job satisfaction
Research released today by Spherion Group has found that 82 per cent of survey respondents are not happy with their current jobs, compared to only 16 per cent that are happy. More than 700 people participated in the research which was conducted via Spherion's web site.
When asked what was most important to them in a job, 38 per cent responded that enjoying their work was a major factor, while 15 per cent said learning and developing was important. Only 13 per cent of respondents felt challenging work was important.
Least important was making a difference, with only eight per cent of survey participants stating this, followed by 11 per cent who preferred doing something they are good at. Only 12 per cent of respondents cited that good pay was a major factor in their job satisfaction.
Participants in the survey were also asked what they found most appealing in an employer, with 38 per cent responding that being valued and respected was most important.
With only three per cent of respondents preferring large and profitable companies and just six per cent valuing successful, known brands, it seems that successful companies aren't always attractive to prospective employees. Low down on the scale of importance is social responsibility, chosen by only five per cent of respondents.
Jane Beaumont, managing director, Spherion Recruitment Solutions said: "More and more, workers are placing greater emphasis on a balanced lifestyle, pursuing careers that bring them happiness. This means that employers have to begin looking at changing their corporate culture in order to assist their staff to achieve this balance."
"This is a growing trend among the candidates and clients that come to Spherion Recruitment Solutions. It has meant that some businesses have had to undergo a major shift in their attitude towards staff and working environments. This is great news for employees. "
Questions and responses:
Are you happy with your current job?
16% Yes
83% No
What is most important in your job?
11% Doing something I'm good at
38% Enjoying the work
13% Challenging work
8% Making a difference
12% Good pay
15% Learning and developing
What do you find most appealing in employers?
6% successful, known brand
5% Social responsibility
38% Values and respects employees
3% Large and profitable
22% Innovative and growing company
24% Invests in employee growth
These polls were conducted on Spherion's website (www.spherion.com.au) throughout 2002. More than 700 participants responded to each question.
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About Spherion
Spherion Group Ltd (the Asia Pacific division) is part of the Spherion Corporation (NYSE: SFN). Headquartered in Florida, US, Spherion operates offices throughout North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Asia. In the Asia Pacific Region, Spherion has more than 50 offices, and employs more than 3,000 full-time and flexible employees.
Spherion delivers a total business solution - building talent, technology and outsourcing solutions to help companies and individuals improve their workforce performance. Services include flexible workforce, permanent recruitment, corporate outsourcing, IT consulting, development and integration, and education and training.
The Spherion Group was founded in the Asia Pacific Region in 1968, and was formerly known as Interim Technology and the Computer Power Group.
As an international organisation, Spherion has the advantage of applying local knowledge to business solutions, whilst leveraging international capability and expertise.
www.spherion.com.au
When asked what was most important to them in a job, 38 per cent responded that enjoying their work was a major factor, while 15 per cent said learning and developing was important. Only 13 per cent of respondents felt challenging work was important.
Least important was making a difference, with only eight per cent of survey participants stating this, followed by 11 per cent who preferred doing something they are good at. Only 12 per cent of respondents cited that good pay was a major factor in their job satisfaction.
Participants in the survey were also asked what they found most appealing in an employer, with 38 per cent responding that being valued and respected was most important.
With only three per cent of respondents preferring large and profitable companies and just six per cent valuing successful, known brands, it seems that successful companies aren't always attractive to prospective employees. Low down on the scale of importance is social responsibility, chosen by only five per cent of respondents.
Jane Beaumont, managing director, Spherion Recruitment Solutions said: "More and more, workers are placing greater emphasis on a balanced lifestyle, pursuing careers that bring them happiness. This means that employers have to begin looking at changing their corporate culture in order to assist their staff to achieve this balance."
"This is a growing trend among the candidates and clients that come to Spherion Recruitment Solutions. It has meant that some businesses have had to undergo a major shift in their attitude towards staff and working environments. This is great news for employees. "
Questions and responses:
Are you happy with your current job?
16% Yes
83% No
What is most important in your job?
11% Doing something I'm good at
38% Enjoying the work
13% Challenging work
8% Making a difference
12% Good pay
15% Learning and developing
What do you find most appealing in employers?
6% successful, known brand
5% Social responsibility
38% Values and respects employees
3% Large and profitable
22% Innovative and growing company
24% Invests in employee growth
These polls were conducted on Spherion's website (www.spherion.com.au) throughout 2002. More than 700 participants responded to each question.
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About Spherion
Spherion Group Ltd (the Asia Pacific division) is part of the Spherion Corporation (NYSE: SFN). Headquartered in Florida, US, Spherion operates offices throughout North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Asia. In the Asia Pacific Region, Spherion has more than 50 offices, and employs more than 3,000 full-time and flexible employees.
Spherion delivers a total business solution - building talent, technology and outsourcing solutions to help companies and individuals improve their workforce performance. Services include flexible workforce, permanent recruitment, corporate outsourcing, IT consulting, development and integration, and education and training.
The Spherion Group was founded in the Asia Pacific Region in 1968, and was formerly known as Interim Technology and the Computer Power Group.
As an international organisation, Spherion has the advantage of applying local knowledge to business solutions, whilst leveraging international capability and expertise.
www.spherion.com.au