Almost 60% of workers in Liverpool unhappy in their jobs
Study by independent job site CV-Library reveals 58.2% of workers in the city have fallen out of love with their jobs with low pay being given as the number one reason for their dissatisfaction. Tony McDonough reports
It is said money doesn’t make us happy but not having enough of it is also a problem for many workers in Liverpool, a new survey reveals.
The study by independent job site CV-Library reveals 58.2% of workers in the city have fallen out of love with their jobs with low pay being given as the number one reason for their dissatisfaction.
However, despite many being unhappy in their roles, almost two-thirds (60.7%) of those in Liverpool agreed that quitting isn’t always the best solution. The top 10 reasons for job unhappiness are:
1. Not being paid enough – 37.5%
2. Poor company culture – 34.8%
3. No room for progression – 31.3%
4. Poor work-life balance – 31%
5. Having a long commute – 18.8%
6. Disliking the working hours – 15.6%
7. Boring daily routine – 13%
8. Disliking the boss – 12.5%
9. Disliking colleagues – 12%
10. Issues in private life affecting work life – 3.1%
Lee Biggins, founder and managing director of CV-Library, said: “It’s worrying to learn that so many professionals in Liverpool are unhappy in their current roles. Job satisfaction plays an important part of keeping staff motivated and productive.
“As an employer, it’s vital that you are able to spot the signs of dissatisfaction or low morale and combat these issues right away. Tackling these early on can help to get staff back on track and start enjoying their work again.
The survey also found 53.6% of workers in Liverpool said that you should always take positive steps to try and make things better before you give up on your job. Respondents revealed what they believe are the top ways to address problems at work, with speaking to your manager (65.5%) coming out on top.
This was followed by reflecting on what’s making you unhappy (51.7%), putting yourself forward for new projects (32.8%) and speaking to a trusted colleague (24.1%).