Job satisfaction in the U.S. falls to an all time low

February 17, 2010
By: Randi Bussin-Career Coach, Personal Branding Specialist

The Conference Board, a Washington D.C. research group just recently released some very alarming data on job satisfaction in the U.S. The survey reveals that only 45% of Americans are satisfied with their work, down from 49% in 2008.

One would automatically jump to the conclusion that job dissatisfaction is directly related to the recession and current economic climate. This economy certainly contributes to unhappiness at work, but the survey points to bigger issues:

§ Workers do not consider their work interesting.

§ Incomes have not kept up with inflation.

§ Rising costs of health insurance eat into take home pay.

So is this a bad thing, if workers are unhappy? Well actually it is for corporations.

Unhappy workers are less creative and they stifle innovation. They are also less likely to foster a team environment at work and mentor younger works, who really need their support and guidance.

To read the complete article, go to:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34691428/ns/business-careers/

©2010, Randi Bussin, Aspire!

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