Employees who are happy and engaged are a company’s best assets. They are both intellectually and emotionally committed to the company and are more willing to invest extra time and effort to see it succeed. It sounds so obvious to all of us, yet leaders are still failing to do what is required and put long-term strategies in place for staff happiness. jobsDB’s Laws of Attraction found that only 23% of job seekers surveyed feel very happy or happy with their existing employers.
Among the 20 industries surveyed, insurance, internet and start-up, education and training, engineering, and banking and financial services feel the most satisfied with their employers, with ‘work-life balance’ and ‘career development opportunities’ being two of the main factors for joining a company.
jobsDB’s four ways to keep employees happy:
- Protect work-life balance
- Set a clear career roadmap
- Recognise your employees’ achievements
- Promote an open culture
Paul Arkwright
Publisher
