Wednesday, February 17, 2016

By The Numbers | The Attitude of Employees Toward Their Jobs 2016



According to the findings of new research released today (2/17/2016), about one-half of working adults will contemplate changing jobs this year. The 2016 Industry & Productivity Perspectives Report is from business operating software company, Bolste. The company commissioned the research firm YouGov to examine the attitude of 1,500 American working adults toward their work and workplace. The following are key findings from the report.




Which statement best describes your feelings about your current job?


42% | I am somewhat happy, motivated and stimulated by my job

25% | I am extremely happy, motivated and stimulated by my job

13% | I am indifferent to my job

9% | I am somewhat unhappy, and feel unmotivated, bored, and stifled by my job

7% | Don't know

4% | I am extremely unhappy, and feel unmotivated, bored and stifled by my job


Which do you feel your employer does not fully value?


(Select all that apply.)


21% | My ability to work independently

20% | My ideas

18% | My ability to manage projects or tasks

15% | An innovative working culture

15% | My creativity

14% | Collaboration among team members


Which describes the process your employer follows for bringing new employees into the company and their job?


(Select all that apply.)


33% | They make a big effort to help the new employee feel like part of the team

23% | Don't know

22% | They leave the new employee to figure things out on their own

21% | They provide a cookie-cutter-type manual to the new employee

14% | Lots of pointless meetings that don't achieve anything

13% | Lots of useful meetings that achieve a lot

12% | They make no effort to help the new employee feel like part of the team


Which statement best describes your job plans in 2016?


42% | I don't intend to change jobs

15% | I will look around at other jobs, but may not change jobs

13% | I may change jobs

11% |
I will definitely be changing jobs

10% | I will most likely be changing jobs

9% | Don't know




Also on SmallBusiness.com | More Small Business Employees Want to Change Jobs And How to Keep Them From Jumping Ship (2015)




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