As of: February 13, 2024, 8:02 a.m
By: Anne Hund
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The reasons why employees are dissatisfied at work can be very different.
One of them could be a lack of appreciation.
Many companies are currently looking for employees.
Conversely, the staff shortage in some industries is an opportunity for many applicants.
However, anyone considering a job change should not act hastily and should always think carefully beforehand.
A common reason why employees change companies is salary.
Appreciation at work: what signals you should pay attention to
Last but not least, personal appreciation plays an important role when it comes to job satisfaction.
And according to job experts, supervisors who want to motivate their employees should also express this appreciation - for example, sincere praise shows that the person's work is valued in the company.
It is also important to thank your employees and show interest in their work.
A lack of appreciation can unsettle employees.
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If, on the other hand, there is a lack of the necessary appreciation, this can demotivate employees or, in the worst case, frustrate them, as the portalkarrierebibel.de
points
out
in an article
.
The following “warning signals,” among others, could even indicate that the employer “doesn’t care” about you, as they say.
“You don’t get any feedback from the boss.”
“There is no flexibility.”
“The salary isn’t right.”
“Your ideas and opinions will be ignored.”
“Important information is not reaching you.”
“Nobody notices whether you’re there or not.”
“There are no private conversations.”
“They’re not getting any help.”
“There is no gratitude at all.”
“You never get an appointment with the boss.”
“You won’t be promoted.”
“The equipment at the workplace is inadequate.”
Such statements often cannot be generalized.
Nevertheless, employees can have the feeling that the employer is not taking appropriate care.
Last but not least, misunderstandings sometimes arise in communication at work, which it is best to try to clear up immediately.
Look for solutions through discussion – avoid making accusations
If you are dissatisfied with the situation at work, the first step you should take is to seek an open conversation, as the article from
Karrierbibel.de
says, among others.
“Describe your perceptions and expectations.
Try to refrain from making accusations and look for solutions together,” said the council.
“Maybe your impression is wrong and the boss values you much more than you think.
Also talk about what can change in the future.” If the situation cannot be improved, you should think about changing jobs.
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Dissatisfaction at work – is it the company’s fault?
The reasons why you are dissatisfied in your job - possibly for a long time - can be very different.
For one person, the reason may be that the working atmosphere is actually poor, while for another, the reason may be that he is too bored with his job.
Too much pressure and stress can also lead to increasing employee dissatisfaction.
If you are dissatisfied with your job, quitting is “not necessarily the only solution,” as an article on the
Stepstone
job platform says.
Especially if the dissatisfaction is more related to the job in question and not to the working atmosphere or the company itself.
Maybe there is an opportunity to get another position through retraining or further training, according to one of the tips mentioned there.
Then you should talk to your superior and find out about relevant opportunities within the company.
If you no longer see any chance of improvement within the company, it is “probably time to put out feelers on the job market and look for a new job.”