Only about half of US workers say they’re satisfied with their jobs, according to a survey this past fall. They feel secure in their roles, but for a variety of reasons—big and small—modern work seems like more of a struggle, up and down the corporate ladder. Sometimes it’s a lack of trust among colleagues. Sometimes it’s a lack of pay increases or promotions. And sometimes it’s just meetings that start too early.
In this Essentials, Korn Ferry looks at why so many people, even executives, are unhappy in their jobs, and what can be done about it.
Senior executives don’t trust the C-suite, middle managers don’t trust their bosses, and no one seems to trust entry-level workers. What’s going on, and what’s the solution?
An Epidemic of Dissatisfaction
A new survey shows that four out of five employees feel they are not thriving at work, and more than half are dissatisfied with their jobs and pay.
As some firms return to 8 AM meetings, workers yawn, then gripe—including 29 million who viewed a TikTok video protesting the practice.
The Latest Corporate Concern: Boredom
Workers have posted more than 200,000 videos about their lack of interest in their jobs. Is it a wake-up call for firm leaders?
With employees rarely meeting their colleagues, culture needs a reboot. Why has that become so hard?
Check out all the stories in The Essentials 2024.
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