Job satisfaction fuels performance, igniting productivity boom

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Growing up in the academic system, most of us can relate to the notion that we tended to excel more in classes that taught content more aligned with our interests. Those of us who favored history found ourselves submitting some of the best classwork in our humanities classes. As for our STEM classes, they didn’t see our finest work.

This same notion can be applied to our worklife. As we venture out into the work field, many of us seek to work in fields that align with our interests and passions. Very few are intrigued by the idea of working eight hours a day in a field that bores them to half to sleep. Employees want to be fulfilled by the work they are executing, otherwise they just might find themselves fully asleep.

The willingness of an employee to carry out the mission of an organization relies on both their feelings of fulfillment in the actual work that they do, as well as the recognition they receive from the company.

Job satisfaction holds a crucial role in how employees perform on the jobs. Employees want to feel valued and appreciated in the workplace; they hope to gain recognition for their efforts as they continue to accomplish the goals of their company. Individuals who – not only enjoy the work they do but – also resonate with it, both personally and professionally, are more inclined to perform at higher capacities than dissatisfied employees.

Research conducted at the University of Warwick asserted that employees who were particularly satisfied with their jobs performed at a 12% higher productivity rate than their dissatisfied counterparts. 

Satisfied employees not only assist in improving workplace environment and performance, they also correspond directly with exceptional productivity levels for the overall organization. Studies show that there is an unequivocally correlation between strong satisfaction in employees and increased rates of productivity in an organization. 

Employee satisfaction need not only stem from the actual content of work they do. 

Professional development is an essential element for employee retention. Individuals of all ages tend to migrate to places that encourage growth; places that invigorate them to shed the layers of their cocoon before spreading their wings to soar to great heights.

This development in the workplace can present itself as a variety of things: From training programs to promotional opportunities, room for growth is critical for employee satisfaction.  

Forbes lists professional development as one of five fundamental elements for employee satisfaction. Growth in the workplace brings gratification to an employee’s life. As we spend most days surrounded by our supervisors and colleagues, it is crucial to find appeasement in our work lives. 

Dawa Tarchin Phillips, CEO of TAIWA – an AI-driven platform seeking to revolutionize personal and professional development – contends that employee appreciation should be prioritized by an organization. Phillips encourages the usage of professional AI coaching to enhance employee satisfaction through training and development; in turn, optimizing organizational productivity.

Utilizing professional AI coaching in the workplace is a great way for people to learn new skills without hassle, placing your personal and professional growth right at your fingertips. These online AI coaches can be personalized to how each employee learns, giving them exactly what they need, when they need it, to develop, evolve and be successful,” says Phillips.

AI coaching and other resources aiding in professional development of employees can have a revolutionary impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of a company in executing their mission.

In an era where corporations are working diligently to drive success, it is imperative they turn internally to better equip the employees whom they trust. Professional development is an opportunity for employers to pour their resources into individuals whom they view essential to their structure. This watering of employees will inevitably result in the success of the company.

It is undeniable that employee satisfaction plays a pivotal role in the success of an organization. The more pleased and valued employees are, the better they will perform, thus, the greater the outcome for the organization.