Employees are as vital to any business as worker bees are for their queen, but people do not serve any employer or company with blind loyalty. They are more discerning than that. They are far more likely to consider the following factors to assess their level of job satisfaction.
- Ability to use skills and abilities. Above and beyond anything else, employees want to feel useful and able to utilise their abilities. They need to contribute in constructive ways. They want to help their company achieve their vision. They want their strengths and talents nurtured and encouraged
- Job security. Compensation is of little use if the employee doesn´t know how long they will be employed in the first place. They need to know if they will be employed on a temporary or full-time basis and will be slow to accept an offer of employment without this confirmation
- Nobody wakes up extra early, commutes and spends all day in the office out of charity. A vital part to employee satisfaction is their pay. Paying employees competitive wages is an effective way of investing in a company’s future and ensuring low staff turnover
- Good communication between employees and management. Good communication is key to satisfaction in the workplace. Just like in any relationship, the ability to communicate clearly and positively is a key component to any company’s success. Good communication is a way to cultivate an open and creative work environment. Poor communication on the other hand has proven to stifle creativity and innovation as employees can be reluctant to voice concerns and ideas because of a fear of repercussions
- Good relationships with their immediate supervisors A good relationship with their superiors is a key to job satisfaction. No-one ever wants to feel over-worked and under-appreciated. Maintaining positive working relationships in the office is a crucial way to let employees know that they are an important part of the team.