As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual wellbeing. What factors contribute to job satisfaction? How realistic is the expectation of job satisfaction for all workers?

As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual wellbeing. What factors contribute to job satisfaction?  How realistic is the expectation of job satisfaction for all workers?

 

The gratification in a profession plays a primary role in an adult’s life, as a majority of the people spend their time at work. This essay will first discuss components which contribute to satisfaction of employees and it will then deliberate the question of how pragmatic the expectations of job satisfaction are, that workers experience at their organizations.

The factors which lead to job satisfaction include the fair treatment of employees and the constant encouragement by co-workers and managers. This impartial behaviour espouses both positivity as well as confidence in the workers. Additionally, the motivating words by fellow mates at the company induces fervour and gaiety, thereby leading to improved performances. In a survey conducted by Indeed.com, 75% of members of the staff agreed that the enhancement in their work progress was proportionately related to the praise they received from their counterparts and business leaders.

 

The happiness quotient in terms of job satisfaction cannot always be similar for each employee. It is observed that a large number of workers are at the receiving end of unfulfilled expectations, i.e. uncompetitive remunerations offered by the employer against various standards. Although wages should not be the measuring yardstick of one’s sense of contentment at work, the case in point does not portray that. For instance, according to a recent survey carried out by the Unilever Group, 77% of households believed that they would be mentally at peace should they be given compensations that are equitable and at par with industry standards vis-à-vis their nature of work.

 

To conclude, I think it is essential to be treated justly and to be accorded with pleasant behavior by employees at all times, which directly contributes to a person’s satisfaction at the workplace. Concurrently, guaranteeing fulfilment of prospects for each employee will continue to remain a distant dream in the work sector because none two are alike and never shall be. 

 

Written by Kannupriya, Delhi | Edited by David Conrad Linus (aka John Smith)