Around 65% of men express satisfaction at work compared to 60% of women, per Conference Board data
In uplifting news for employers, a recent survey by business researcher Conference Board reveals that 62.7% of American workers express satisfaction with their jobs, marking the highest rating since 1987.
However, beneath the positive trend lies persistent gender disparities, with 65% of men expressing satisfaction at work compared to 60% of women.
It is the sixth consecutive year females were less satisfied with the workplace than males. The main concerns for them were related to financial benefits.
The decline in satisfaction ratings was also seen across all 26 specific categories spanning wages to work-life balance.
Flexible work arrangements emerge as the key contributor to job satisfaction, with 65.5% of hybrid workers and 64.1% of fully remote workers reporting contentment.
The survey underscores a shift in employee priorities. Organizational culture now holds greater significance for people staying in a job.
Overall, attention to workplace culture, flexibility, and gender dynamics remain crucial for sustaining employment satisfaction levels.
Despite a robust economy—with unemployment below 4% for two years—concerns linger as 85% of workers are considering job changes, according to LinkedIn.