Qualities of a Good Job
Most employees can identify traits of their job that are both good and bad. The cumulative effect of these traits interacting causes you to feel that a job is "good" or one that you dread having to go to. Though each employee interprets job qualities in his own way, common qualities appear to be consistent in jobs typically regarded as good jobs.
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A Good Boss
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RIS Media cited a 2008 Yahoo! HotJobs' annual job satisfaction survey in noting that 32 percent of respondents say having a "good boss" is their number one priority in finding a good job. Employees view their relationship with their supervisor is primary to their day-to-day enjoyment of coming to work and performing. A good boss is a coach and a mentor and is someone who helps boost employee morale as opposed to being overbearing and unnecessary critical.
Communication
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Communication is crucial in high-performing companies with satisfied employees. Employees need to feel like they understand what is expected of them, and know how they are performing relative to those expectations. The same Yahoo! HotJobs survey showed communication and listening skills were ranked most important by employees evaluating bosses. Employees are easily disinterested and unsatisfied with a job if they do not understand the connection between their work and company success. Timely praise and constructive feedback are vital.
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Cooperative Working Relationships
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Every employee wants to work in an environment where they have good working relationships with supervisors, colleagues and subordinates. One distressing workplace relationship is enough to turn an otherwise good job into a daily torment. In its May 2010 "What makes a good team leader?" discussion, the Job Interview & Career Guide site points out that a good leader must be able to create group cohesion. This is especially true in an increasingly team-oriented business environment.
Salary and Growth
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Good compensation and growth potential are high priorities for most employees. Good pay is especially important in the short-run, though employees usually weigh the value of other good job qualities much more as time goes on. The RIS Media article does point out that the Yahoo! survey included good pay and growth as top priorities. Employees want to be compensated fairly and adequately based on the work they perform. Ambitious employees also want to feel hopeful about the possibilities of career growth with a particular employer.
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