A contended employee

A level of distinction is required by every individual in order to achieve contentment. Apart from success in personal life, satiation in work life is also important. The factors that influence the quality of work life are the work environment, opportunities, stress levels, career prospects and the risk involved.

A particular job may involve constantly interacting with clients or co-employees or seniors. During this interaction you may across diverse people with varied levels of temperament and attitude. The ability to handle each client in a distinct manner cannot be achieved by one and all and this is the major reason for mounting pressure. A particular client may accept your offer willingly while the other client may raise numerous questions and would not accept your offer. Every denial can lead to stress. To attain satisfaction, what an employee needs is success at every step.

Augmentation in career is one of the most important reasons for contentment. Being rewarded for your work and appreciating your efforts is what every employee awaits. Discrimination and favoritism should be avoided and the right person should get the right due.

The learning opportunities that a job can offer is also important. Being able to multiply your erudite when your work becomes a learning experience, is the best education that an individual can procure. Your work gives you practical knowledge and every mistake you make teaches you something new.

A person toils day and night to earn money and feed himself and his family. When the company gives him the appropriate salary and at the right time, the question of dissatisfaction does not arise. Perks or bonuses boosts an employee’s morale and may also enhance performance.

One should make sure that the employee does not over-work. It leads to increase in stress levels and annoyance. The employee should be given equal opportunity to balance his work and family life. The employee tends to lose interest in his work and the performance is bound to get affected if he has to sacrifice his time with family. Admonishing your employee on his every step and in front of other employees is a form of insult and not every employee can take harsh criticism. Their mistakes can be clarified individually and with a soft attitude that may not lead to hurting their sentiments.

The other factors that can help achieve contentment are friendly work environment, the seniors should be approachable, the amenities and technology should be upto date, etc. if a satiating environment is created, it will not only assure the happiness of the current employees but also assure absorption of new employees.

-Arti Bakshi
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