Factors that Influence
- Workplace Culture
- Work-life balance practices
- Workload scheduling
Job Security
Job Security
Background Information
Job security is the probability that employees will keep their jobs.
Jobs with high levels of security are ones where workers have a small likelihood of becoming unemployed.
Job security is dependent on the economy, prevailing business conditions, and employees’ skillsets.
This theme measures employees’ perceptions as to how secure they feel their job are. The results for this theme may contrast with those for
Good Place to Work
Employees Valued at Work
Satisfied with Current Job
Why is this Important?
Employees want to know that their jobs are safe and secure and that they are valued by the organization they work for.
Job insecurity can lead to significant adverse effects, from employee health problems to stifled employee engagement. Lack of job security causes higher levels of stress which can lead to decreased organizational performance.
Research confirms a significant connection between job security and employee engagement. The odds of engagement decrease by 37% among employees who are insecure about the stability of their jobs.
Recommended Action Items
Consider implementing the following action items as part of your personalized strategy to improve the level of employee engagement within your team.
Supervisor Relationships
The quality of the Manager/Supervisor relationship significantly impacts feelings of job insecurity. Managers should focus on being better coaches that provide meaningful feedback and empower their employees to excel in their roles. Doing so will reduce setbacks in productivity, improve engagement and employee wellbeing.
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Skills Development
Job security depends on having the necessary skills and experience that are in demand. Individuals with requisite skills are more in-demand by employers and tend to enjoy higher job security. To combat these feelings organizations can offer training programs to develop additional skills outside of employees’ current job functions.
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Health & Wellness Initiatives
There is a direct relationship between mental health and job insecurity. Having access to meaningful coping strategies plays a role in moderating this relationship. Leaders should look for warning signs. When employees seem distracted, display negative behaviors or are withdrawn, preventative measures should be put in place to help them.
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Open Communication
As job insecurity consists of subjective perceptions, it is difficult to reduce feelings of insecurity amongst employees. It is important to provide regular feedback to all employees to communicate to them that they are valued, safe and secure in their role. When workers do not receive sufficient information about organizational changes that threaten job security, it tends to fuel rumors and increases insecurity regarding potential job losses.
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