Thursday, September 20, 2007

Unhappy workers staying put


Nearly 60 per cent of workers are not happy with their employer, but almost 50 per cent stick it out because they believe there's nothing better around, survey says.

The report by career networking site LinkMe.com.au found that after taking into account working hours, staff morale, industry, wages, image, charity support and career progression, the 2000 people surveyed predominantly believed their company did not quite make the grade.

Just over 25 per cent of respondents claimed their company's record regarding staff morale was downright awful, 30 per cent said their working hours were too long and inflexible, 59 per cent reported that their offices are shoddy and drab, and 32 per cent said their wages were far too low.

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