Job Dissatisfaction

Meaning & Definition

Job dissatisfaction refers to the sense of dissatisfaction or disengagement that an employee feels towards their job. This happens because of the unfulfilled expectations in the workplace, which may be in relation to pay, development, working environment, management, or work-life balance. Employees who are dissatisfied with their jobs tend to become less productive and have higher rates of absenteeism, or may even want to quit their jobs.

Impact of Job Dissatisfaction 

• Results in high employee turnover and attrition.
• Lowers productivity and quality of work.
• Leads to increased absenteeism and conflicts at work.
• Affects negatively on employer branding and recruitment.
• Prevention through early identification is important.

Legal Compliance 

There is no direct statutory compliance associated with job dissatisfaction. But:

• The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, requires that establishments having 20 or more employees formally and legally point out a complaint.