Survey finds Gen Zs, NCR workers to be least satisfied with jobs
A new study on job satisfaction found that Gen Z employees as well as those working in the National Capital Region (NCR) were the least likely to be satisfied with their current jobs.
According to the latest Employee Job Happiness Index conducted by online job portal Jobstreet by SEEK, over 900 respondents from various specializations nationwide were asked about their overall job satisfaction and experience in their respective companies.
Among the age groups, Gen Zs were the least likely to be satisfied with their current jobs, scoring 4.28 out of seven in the Happiness Index Score for those between the ages of 23 and 27.
The study attributed this to the "widening gap of perceptions when it comes to work culture and work-life balance among younger and older colleagues."
Meanwhile, when it comes to job satisfaction among Filipinos in different parts of the country, employees from the NCR scored the lowest at 4.46.
The region’s high traffic congestion and difficult mobility are thought to be the main factors as these have led to a "stressful commute for employees going to work, and in turn, affecting their overall job satisfaction."
Those with work-from-home and remote setups showed a better satisfaction rating at 4.82 out of seven. The same employees cited a higher satisfaction when it comes to work-life balance, scoring 4.92.
Another interesting finding in the study is that employees who are married or partnered have a higher level of job satisfaction at 4.60 compared to those who are single, who scored 4.46.
This may be due to a "good work-life balance in handling their personal relationships with their careers."
Overall, 85% of working Filipinos reported a positive or neutral response when asked about how satisfied they were with their current jobs. This is higher than the 68% before the COVID-19 pandemic took place beginning in 2020. This equals an overall Happiness Index Score of 4.52.
According to the respondents, "work mobility, work-life balance, and an inclusive work setup" are the main forces that lead to job satisfaction.
Dannah Majarocon, Managing Director of Jobstreet by SEEK in the Philippines, implored hirers to consider these factors to provide a "satisfying work environment that not only benefits current employees but also potential candidates to improve employee morale and traction."
