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Core Drivers of Job Satisfaction

Job satisfaction is driven by three fundamentals: fair compensation, great colleagues, and real momentum.

When employees leave a role, they often cite reasons such as looking for growth, seeking better alignment, or wanting more flexibility. However, beneath these surface-level explanations lies a deeper truth: job satisfaction usually boils down to fair compensation, great colleagues, and real momentum.

Compensation as a Signal of Respect

Compensation is about more than just numbers on a payslip. It communicates how much an organisation values, respects, and trusts its employees.

Compensation doesn't mean the absolute highest on the market, but rather a fair reflection of an employee's worth.

Leaders who deliver on these core drivers will retain their best people, while those who miss them will find that no amount of office perks or policy tweaks can make up for it.

Author's summary: Job satisfaction is driven by fair compensation, great colleagues, and real momentum.

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Practice Business Practice Business — 2025-10-16

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