This survey shows the level of satisfaction of U.S. employees with the opportunities to use their skills and abilities. Some 40 percent of respondents stated that they were very satisfied in 2011.
How satisfied are you with the opportunities to use your skills and abilities at work?*
Respondents were employed, either full time or part time
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
* The source does not provide detailed information regarding the questions. The chosen wording here might therefore differ slightly from the survey.
** The source does not provide a more specific survey date.
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SHRM. (October 3, 2012). How satisfied are you with the opportunities to use your skills and abilities at work?* [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved January 26, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/226949/us-employees-satisfaction-with-skills-opportunities/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
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SHRM. "How Satisfied Are You with The Opportunities to Use Your Skills and Abilities at Work?*." Statista, Statista Inc., 3 Oct 2012, https://www.statista.com/statistics/226949/us-employees-satisfaction-with-skills-opportunities/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
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