{"id":4097,"date":"2016-09-16T11:36:36","date_gmt":"2016-09-16T11:36:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discovery-graduates.com\/?p=4097"},"modified":"2016-09-16T11:36:36","modified_gmt":"2016-09-16T11:36:36","slug":"how-important-is-it-for-employees-to-feel-secure-in-their-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/discovery-adr.com\/us\/how-important-is-it-for-employees-to-feel-secure-in-their-job\/","title":{"rendered":"How Important Is It For Employees To Feel Secure In Their Job?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Job security can often be an afterthought for organizations, however, employees that feel insecure in their jobs are more likely to experience greater levels of work-life conflict and become exhausted emotionally.<\/p>\n<p>According to CEB (NYSE: CEB), a best practice insight and technology company, 43% of workers surveyed are unhappy with the stability that their employers and jobs provide, resulting in a drop in employee satisfaction.<\/p>\n<p>If employees are left unsure about their position within the company then it can have a negative impact on their performance, affecting the whole of the business. Sometimes an employee may just need reassurance that their services are required.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mutual desire to improve<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Showing employees that their employment is valued by the company can mean that both of you are on the same page and share a mutual desire to work together to ensure the organization continues to thrive in the future.<\/p>\n<p>It can be easy for employees to begin to question their importance to the company, particularly during economic or even political uncertainty, which can have a huge impact on the job market. Understandably, this leads to workers feeling insecure about their prospects and become somewhat apprehensive towards their future.<\/p>\n<p>At these moments, it is vital that employers are in a position to be able to act on the insecurity and be able to offer comfort and stability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Make them feel valued<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It can be a relatively simple process to make sure employees feel secure and ultimately valued, however for a larger business that task will likely be taken up by line managers. This is where it is vital to understand each member of the team\u2019s needs and requirements.<\/p>\n<p>For example, a young graduate may need a lot more reassurance while learning and developing in the role when compared to an experienced employee.<\/p>\n<p>However, this is not to say that you can neglect an experienced employee. By seeking their advice you can make them feel important and show them that their opinion is valued.<\/p>\n<p>Whereas for a graduate, a large part of their security will come from knowing that you are investing in them and helping them develop. This does not have to come at a financial cost, but by paying close attention to their evolution, providing regular feedback and also challenging them you can ensure they feel important to the company.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re an employer looking to attract the best graduate talent, find out how Discovery Graduates can help<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Job security can often be an afterthought for organisations, however, employees that feel insecure in their jobs are more likely to experience greater levels of work-life conflict and become exhausted emotionally. 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