More than half of UK workers unhappy in their jobs

Poor pay, no work-life balance, unsociable working hours – whateveryourreasonforhating yourjob,you’renottheonlyone.

Latest research from CV Library has revealed that more than half (55.6 per cent) of UK workers aren’t happy in their current roles.

The survey, which questionedmorethan1,200workers discovered that 38.9 per cent confessed inadequate pay was the main reason they disliked their job, whereas 32.6 per cent blamednoroomforcareerprofession as being the other main reason for job dissatisfaction.

Other reasons included: poor company culture (30.8 per cent), poor work-life balance(21.8percent),boringdaily routine (18.7 per cent), disliking the working hours (15.3 per cent), disliking the boss (14.9 per cent), a long commute (13.6 per cent), disliking colleagues (5 per cent) and having issues inprivatelifeaffectingworklife (4.8 per cent).

“It’s worrying to learn that so many professionals are unhappyintheircurrentroles.Job satisfactionplaysanimportant part of keeping staff motivated and productive,” says founder and managing director of CV Library, Lee Biggins.

“As an employer, it’s vital that you are able to spot signs ofdissatisfactionorlowmorale and combat these right away. Tacklingtheseearlyoncanhelp to get staff back on track and startenjoyingtheirworkagain.

“It’s clear that company culture, pay and progression are important to professionals. Be sure that you’re offering fair and competitive packages and that these tie in with creating a great working environment.

“Hosting social events is a great way to help staff blow off steam and build good relationships with their co-workers. This also goes a long way towards creating a great company culture.”

It’s not all doom and gloom though, as CV Library’s research also revealed how professionals are hopeful about improving their current jobs with more than half (53.1 per cent) saying that you should always take positive steps to try and make things better before you give up on your job.

In addition, 63.9 per cent said the best place to start with improving the job is by talking to the manager.

Lee concluded: “It’s great to see that professionals aren’t giving up without a fight, with manyrecognisingthatquitting is not always the answer.”