The Ripper
07-06-2011, 01:19 PM
Young Finns are dissatisfied with their jobs, according to fresh findings from the research firm EPSI Rating. Employee satisfaction increases with age. The most contented workers held positions that allowed for self-fulfilment.
New data shows that 25 percent of young people dislike their jobs, but satisfaction grows markedly after employees hit the age of 40. Over 55-year-olds enjoy their positions most.
This led the researchers to theorise that extending working life could bring good results. On the other hand, issues relating to the unhappy young employees—such as whether they will ever gain satisfaction or do well in their careers—concern researchers.
The ones least satisfied with their jobs work in industry and communications. Those most satisfied work in primary production, the arts, entertainment and leisure sector and in finance and insurance.
Self-fulfilment, feeling appreciated at work and being paid well were found to be among the most important criteria for job satisfaction.
These findings are based on randomised interviews with 3,000 employed Finns.
YLE (http://yle.fi/uutiset/news/2011/07/young_people_unhappy_with_their_jobs_2706927.html)
New data shows that 25 percent of young people dislike their jobs, but satisfaction grows markedly after employees hit the age of 40. Over 55-year-olds enjoy their positions most.
This led the researchers to theorise that extending working life could bring good results. On the other hand, issues relating to the unhappy young employees—such as whether they will ever gain satisfaction or do well in their careers—concern researchers.
The ones least satisfied with their jobs work in industry and communications. Those most satisfied work in primary production, the arts, entertainment and leisure sector and in finance and insurance.
Self-fulfilment, feeling appreciated at work and being paid well were found to be among the most important criteria for job satisfaction.
These findings are based on randomised interviews with 3,000 employed Finns.
YLE (http://yle.fi/uutiset/news/2011/07/young_people_unhappy_with_their_jobs_2706927.html)