1. Why Is Everyone So Unhappy at Work Right Now?
- Author
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Fuhrmans, Vanessa and Ellis, Lindsay
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COWORKER relationships , *WAGE increases , *TELECOMMUTING , *SOCIOLOGY of work , *LABOR market , *NEW employees , *JOB satisfaction , *PAY for performance - Abstract
According to Gallup's 2023 workplace report and a BambooHR analysis, U.S. employees are increasingly dissatisfied at work, despite wage increases and greater flexibility. The reasons for this unhappiness vary, including inflation erasing pay gains, the unsettled nature of the workday, and a cooling job market. Companies have attempted to address these concerns by offering more benefits and support, but employee satisfaction has not improved. Factors contributing to this dissatisfaction include new employees feeling adrift and weakened relationships among coworkers due to distance. While some workers are satisfied with their jobs, others have experienced negative impacts from changes in remote work policies. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2023