69% of HR professionals say work-life balance is the key to job satisfaction, according to LinkedIn. (via CNBCMakeIt)
Big bonuses and quirky benefits may help boost office morale, but roles offering real work-life balance are most conducive to job satisfaction, according toIn a study released Wednesday, the professional networking site said 69% of HR professionals agree that work-life balance is the number one factor impacting the employee experience at work.
However, almost 37% of hiring managers admit their companies are falling behind when it comes to fostering the right environment.That presents a huge opportunity for employees to have a greater say in shaping the culture of their companies, according to LinkedIn's vice president of talent solutions, Mark Lobosco.
That shift is due in part to social factors, such as the #MeToo movement, which have helped drive the debate on workplace culture. But economic factors, of course, have a role, too. According to LinkedIn's report, many employers are displaying an increasing tendency to hire internally — up 10% on 2015 levels — as they seek to retain talent amid aAnd while it may seem daunting to speak out against the status quo, Lobosco encouraged employees to simply start by taking small steps.
The multigenerational workforce will play a bigger role in this debate, as companies take into account varying expectations for work-life balance or flexible work options."With the newest generation entering the workforce and lifespans continuing to get longer, there are more generations in the workforce now than ever before," said Lobosco.
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