Satisfaction Word – BE 4 Unit 5: Job satisfaction

Satisfy

The survey showed that staff working flexible hours were more satisfied with their job than those working fixed hours.

Low pay and poor working conditions create dissatisfying workers.

Small European companies are top of job satisfaction league tables.

Motivate

What are the strongest motivating factors in people’s lives ?

Workers become demotivated if they work long hours for low pay.

What was your motivation for becoming a salesperson?

Many people have questioned her motivation in choosing to run for office at this time.

Frustrate

You could see the frustration building up in the workforce.

I find talking to him frustrating because he never listens.

I feel so frustrated with their attitude that I decided to resign.

Recognise

Employees are more likely to change jobs if they feel their work is unrecognized or that others take credit for it.

Because of her people skills, she was able to achieve recognision and respect at the company.

The company recognizes his lifelong service on retirement with a formal dinner and a substantial golden handshake. 


Mixed:

We feel a lot frustrated with the computer system.

I am really satisfied with my current workload. I can get everything done on time.

His manager recognized that there was a problem and offered a reasonable solution.

One big motivating factor for me is the travel.

It is frustrating not being able to catch Simon at his desk.

The new warehouse manager has received a lot of recognition for his good safety performance.