Conference 7.286::digital

2652.0. "Work-Force Study, WSJ" by POCUS::HO (down in the trenches...) Fri Sep 03 1993 17:20

    WSJ Article, 9/3, "Work-Force Study Finds Loyalty Is Weak......"
    
    Any correlation between the study's results and what we're experiencing
    at Digital?
    
    General gist: .....survey of American workers depicts a work force that
    has little loyalty to employers.......not surprising since 42% of those
    surveyed had been through downsizing, 28% had seen management cutbacks,
    and 20% fear being fired.....(sample size=2,958 wage and salaried
    workers)
    
    Perceptions in the Workplace: Reasons considered "very important" in
    deciding to take current job
    
    Open Communications			65%
    Effect on Family/Personal Life	60%
    Nature of Work			59%
    Management Quality			59%
    Supervisor				58%
    Control Over Work Content		55%
    Gain New Skills			55%
    Job Security			54%
    Co-worker Quality			53%
    Job Location			50%
    Stimulating Work			50%
    Family-Supportive Policies		46%
    Fringe Benefits			43%
    Control of Work Schedule		38%
    Advancement Opportunity		37%
    Salary/Wage				35%
    Access to Decision-Makers		33%
    No Other Offers			32%
    Management Opportunity		26%
    Size of Employer			18%
    
    What Does Success Mean to You?
    
    Personal satisfaction from doing a good job		52%
    Earning the respect or recognition of others	30%
    Getting ahead or advancing in job or career		22%
    Making a good income				21%
    Feeling my work is important			12%
    Having control over work content and schedule	 6%