Job satisfaction

Companies should strive for employee satisfaction, as happy employees are also more productive and loyal, says the New York Times bestselling author. Employees must have a sense of purpose and meaning at their workplace. These are the two main factors for job satisfaction.

In recent years, workplace loyalty has taken a backseat as millennial workers constantly weigh up their options, moving jobs every two-three years. So, what can businesses do to make their organization a place that people want to work?

According to the new Eurostat flagship publication on the quality of life in Europe, which was released on Monday, Bulgarians had the lowest levels of life satisfaction in the EU.

On the eve of the International Day of Happiness, which is celebrated on March 20, Eurostat published on Thursday a study showing that Bulgarians have the lowest life satisfaction in the EU.

Respondents from the 28 EU member states were asked to rank their life satisfaction on a scale from 0 ("not satisfied at all") to 10 ("fully satisfied").

Gay and lesbian employees in Greece have lower job satisfaction than heterosexual staff, a new study has found.