Employee Retention and Job Satisfaction Survey Request

Survey Shows Major Shifts in Job Satisfaction and Employee Retention. 

Chart Your Course International recently completed a survey showing the major reasons employees will stay or leave their employers as the economy improves. Over 455 individuals responded. 

The last time this survey was conducted was in 2001.  This year the survey was expanded to include two variations--a General Business and a Healthcare version.   

Overall, the survey noted significant changes between 2001 and this year. 

Key Findings 

• Show me the money.  In 2001, "challenging job assignments" was the number one reason people would STAY at their present job.  In 2004, "salary" has become the top issue.
• Jumping ship.  The number of people considering leaving their current employer for another has increased since our first survey.  In 2004, forty-eight percent said definitely "yes," or "maybe."
• Job dissatisfaction.  "Poor communication" and "lack of appreciation" create the greatest dissatisfaction at work. 
• Untapped potential.  Seventy percent of the respondents indicated they could improve their productivity by 30-60 percent, if asked for their suggestions by management.

Chart Your Course International is a management consulting firm located in Atlanta, Georgia and specializes in organizational development, job satisfaction, and employee retention.

Some of the Questions Answered in the Survey

• Do you feel your organization is concerned about your well being?

• How would you rate the supervisors you work for now?

• What are the reasons you STAY at your present job?

• What are the primary reasons you would LEAVE your present employer for another?

• How important is feeling appreciated for your work by your coworkers and supervisors?

• Are you presently considering leaving your job for another?