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60% of U.S. Workers Lack Quality Job Satisfaction

10/23/2025

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Story summary

Only 40% of U.S. workers hold quality jobs defined as fair pay, stable schedules, and growth opportunities.
A Gallup survey of over 18,000 workers finds 60% feel their jobs lack these essential qualities.
Only 26% thrive at work, while the cooling job market limits career advancement.
Forty-six percent have raised their expectations for workplace well-being.
Without improvements in job quality, the U.S. risks a shortage of good jobs.

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Story summary

Only 40% of U.S. workers hold quality jobs defined as fair pay, stable schedules, and growth opportunities.
A Gallup survey of over 18,000 workers finds 60% feel their jobs lack these essential qualities.
Only 26% thrive at work, while the cooling job market limits career advancement.
Forty-six percent have raised their expectations for workplace well-being.
Without improvements in job quality, the U.S. risks a shortage of good jobs.