The joy of working: a new look at job satisfaction.

From: Supervision | Date: September 1, 2001| Author: | Copyright information

Traci Renner works in a special place. On some days, her 9-month-old son is in a crib near her desk. Her employer, Benjamin Group of Irvine, California, is flexible when child care is not available. Employers who go out of their way to make life a little easier for hard working moms and dads should get an A+ for increasing job satisfaction. There is a certain joy in work, when the job is fulfilling. It's an exciting time to be working today, because many companies are determined to make the workplace better. Creating a worker-friendly environment has two uplifting results. ...

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