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Potential for growth, communication channels, recognition, performance review, workload, and work/life balance are some of the most important drivers of job satisfaction for US workers. Unfortunately, the satisfaction level for these components is well below average, creating a clear area of improvement for employers. That said, 53.7 percent of workers describe themselves as satisfied overall; they’re particularly content with their commute, their workmates, the work itself, the physical environment, and their perception of their job security.

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Potential for growth, communication channels, recognition, performance review, workload, and work/life balance are some of the most important drivers of job satisfaction for US workers. Unfortunately, the satisfaction level for these components is well below average, creating a clear area of improvement for employers. That said, 53.7 percent of workers describe themselves as satisfied overall; they’re particularly content with their commute, their workmates, the work itself, the physical environment, and their perception of their job security.

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AUTHORS

Gad Levanon, PhD

Vice President, Labor Markets
The Conference Board

Robin Erickson, PhD

Principal Researcher, Human Capital
The Conference Board

Allen Li

Associate Economist, CCI

Calvin Rong

Research Analyst, Human Capital
The Conference Board