Jobs that promote emotional well-being

Posted: Nov 09, 2010 |Comments: 0 |

We all have different views on jobs.  Some of us see them as a way to pay the bills, while some of us see them as the reason for living.  The old adage comes to mind – "Do you live to work or work to live?"  Whichever way you look at it, our jobs all have a part to play in our lives.   And it's not just about seeing the glass as half empty or half full – it really is about understanding that all work is vital and that our jobs are useful in the economy. 

In today's tough economic times though, people are far more willing to take their jobs seriously, because the reality is that they're not sure where or when they will find their next job.  People need job security and often start to look at their jobs in a different light.  Some people decline opportunities to change jobs because they're more ‘secure' staying in the job they're in.

This is an interesting dynamic for employers.  Are people in their jobs because they really want to be, or are there just no other jobs out there?  This can lead to employees feeling like they're trapped in their jobs; just going through the motions because they're not prepared to forego the current job security they have.  This can also apply to good employees.  Even they can end up clinging to their current jobs because growth opportunities in other jobs outside the organisation are declined for security's sake.

Employers should not take comfort that their good employees are trapped in their jobs with nowhere to run.  These employees can start to see their jobs in a ‘glass-half-empty' way and start to undermine the organisation in subtle ways' contributing less to their jobs and less to their co-workers.  In the face of this, employers need to start spending more time considering their employee's emotional well-being.  Employees trapped in jobs are often under psychological distress and it is here where leaders can really earn the respect of their people.

Do you feel that your employer has treated you fairly during the toughest times?  If they have, you will be far more likely to stay in your job even when better jobs become available after the current recession.

You may still feel that you want to change jobs, and if that's the case, then there are various job search methods you can use to find a job  and look for job vacancies and job opportunities in your specific field.  Looking for jobs online and in newspapers are the most common channels, but you could also approach employers directly.

source: http://www.talentocean.co.za/article/jobs

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