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Fast Facts: How the U.S. Workforce Grades Employers

While a significant number of employees reports high job satisfaction (40%), nearly the same number are likely to look for a new job or work situation.

High marks given ...

  • 69% rate relationships with coworkers as very good/excellent
  • 61% rate relationships with supervisors as very good/excellent

On the decline ...

  • Ratings of growth opportunity fell to 27% very good/excellent from 41% in 1999 (a 34% decrease) with current employer
  • Ratings of earning potential with current employer are down to 35% very good/excellent from 42% in 1999 (a 17% decrease)

Poor marks ...

  • 28% rate current compensation level as very good/excellent
  • 30% rate training & career development as very good/excellent
Top Drivers of Retention Grade
(Spherion®
Interpretation)
Approval
(% Excellent/ Very Good)
Emerging Workforce® Study
1. Culture & work environment

B

44%

2. Compensation

C-

28%

3. Training & development

C

30%

4. Supervisor role

A

61%

5. Growth & earnings potential

D

19%

All statistical data referenced in this study was commissioned by Spherion Corporation and gathered by Harris Interactive, Inc.

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