Among the top 10 predictors of federal job satisfaction are whether supervisors promote employee health and safety, instill trust and confidence in their workers, help employees achieve professional goals, and encourage work-life balance.
Several factors contribute to employee job satisfaction, including whether someone feels their talents are being used well, the workload is reasonable and the pay is sufficient.
By focusing on the top 10 predictors of federal employee job satisfaction, federal managers can establish and maintain a fulfilled and well-performing workforce.
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Before you say “yes” to a job offer make sure your values, beliefs and personality are aligned with the company culture.
Most employers require that their full-time staff take at least a 30-minute break in an 8-hour workday; yet, in my 13 years in federal service, it’s more common for me to see my colleagues work straight through their midday break—I’m guilty of doing it myself.
Have you ever taken the time to consider whether you’re in the right place or not? Most government employees haven’t.
When you’re unhappy at your job and you’re not feeling supported or valued, it’s easy to lose your confidence in your abilities. When your confidence wanes, make sure you find other ways to build it back up.
A good match between your platform and your organization’s style won’t eliminate office politifcs. But you’ll enter those encounters from a position of clarity and strength that will guide you to more satisfying outcomes.
People work, life happens, people have kids and need to have flexible leave options when they do. How can employers in 2018 do better when it comes to innovating and improving parental leave policies?