The Conference Board's study breaks out a series of aspects of work life under some major headings. Under economic issues, the study asked respondents about job security. In 1995, 48.6 percent said they were satisfied with their job security. This year, with the job market tight, 50.2 percent of respondents said they're satisfied with their job security. Wages aren't as satisfying, in the study's findings.
People are never quite satisfied with their wages.
We don't find many folks who say they're overpaid. Also under the heading of economic aspects of work, companies' promotion policies got few cheers from respondents. In 1995, just 23.4 percent of those asked said they were satisfied with their workplace promotion policies. This year, that figure had dropped to 22.2 percent, a 5.1-percent slide. There are a lot of fringe and soft side issues here that can boost employee morale and also help bring in new employees.