Only 40% of Workers Have High-Quality Jobs, Gallup Finds
2 days ago
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- The American Job Quality Study (AJQS) provides a data-driven analysis of job quality in the U.S., focusing on fair pay, benefits, workplace safety, growth opportunities, and work-life balance.
- Only 40% of U.S. workers hold 'quality jobs,' which are linked to higher satisfaction and wellbeing, while most face gaps in pay, advancement, scheduling, and fairness.
- The study surveyed over 18,000 workers across industries, demographics, and employment types, setting a national benchmark for job quality.
- Five core dimensions of job quality identified: Financial Wellbeing, Workplace Culture and Safety, Growth and Development, Agency and Voice, and Work Structure and Autonomy.
- The study highlights the need for updated metrics to reflect modern workplace norms and worker expectations, emphasizing the impact of job quality on economic competitiveness.