SHRM Reports Job Security Today's Most Important Job Satisfaction Factor

Employees at all levels in all industries are fearful of losing their jobs and being unable to find other work quickly. SHRM reports that 65% of employees identified job security as "very important" in determining job satisfaction. Benefits are another important aspect of employee job satisfaction at 60%. Compensation was rated the third most important aspect at 57%. SHRM does report some positive economic signs during this last quarter - a more stable financial sector; a slowing job-loss rate; a slight rise in consumer confidence; and indications that hiring is beginning again in some sectors.