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Fact #361: Half of all Americans today say they are satisfied with their jobs, down from nearly 60 percent in 1995. But among the 50 percent who say they are content, only 14 percent say they are "very satisfied."  (Source: The Conference Board, 2005)

Fact #362: Job satisfaction has declined across all income brackets in the last nine years. While 55 percent of workers earning more than $50,000 are satisfied with their jobs, only 14 percent claim they are very satisfied. (Source: The Conference Board, 2005)

Fact #363: The largest decline in overall job satisfaction, from 60.9% to 49.2%, occurred among workers 35-44. This is also the worker group next in line for management and leadership positions.  (Source: The Conference Board, 2005)

Fact #364: The second largest decline took place among workers aged 45-54, with the satisfaction level dropping from 57.3% to 47.7%. (Source: The Conference Board, 2005)

Fact #365: With less than 47% of householders claiming to be satisfied with their current job, workers in the Middle Atlantic and Mountain states are the least satisfied workers in the U.S.

(Source: The Conference Board, 2005)

Fact #366: The East South Central region has the most content workers. Close to 59% of residents in these states claim they are satisfied with their jobs. (Source: The Conference Board, 2005)

Fact #367: 40% of workers feel disconnected from their employers.  (Source: TNS)

Fact #368: Two out of every three workers do not identify with or feel motivated to drive their employer's business goals and objectives.  (Source: TNS)

Fact #369:  25% of employees are just 'showing up to collect a paycheck.'  (Source: TNS)

Fact #370:  Less than one-third of all supervisors and managers are perceived to be strong leaders.  (Source: TNS)

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