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27/02/2017
Dream jobs may not be all they are cracked up to be, according to a new study of over 300 working adults by Bright Horizons, a provider of childcare and early years’ education. The research suggests that working for a dream company, rather than in a dream job, is more conducive to productivity, job satisfaction, low stress levels and job retention.
Dream companies are those that invest in career development, have supportive managers, give employees meaningful control over work, respect employees’ time, offer more benefits and support life outside work. Dream companies enjoy substantial payoffs; with 72% of employees working for them reporting high levels of job satisfaction and 57% saying they intend to stay with the employer for the long-term (compared with only 30% of those not in dream companies.)
James Tugendhat, Managing Director of Bright Horizons, said:
‘It’s clear that today’s workforce has a stronger-than-ever desire to be supported personally as well as professionally. Our research shows that dream companies are rebooting traditional working practices, offering employees a robust support network and getting ahead of the curve in recruiting talented people.’