Many Americans say nothing their employer does improves satisfaction

Nov 14–20, 2025 · n = 1,000 · MoE ±3.2%Source report ↗

Core finding

The largest share of Americans (36%) say none of the listed workplace measures improves their satisfaction, according to a November 2025 Verasight survey.

Among the specific options, 24% name a flexible schedule, 17% competitive compensation, 15% a supportive manager, and 8% education and development.

Topline distribution

Many Americans say nothing their employer does improves satisfaction.

What is the most important thing your employer does to improve employee satisfaction?

None of the above
36.1%
Flexible Schedule
23.8%
Competitive Compensation
16.7%
Supportive Manager
15.1%
Education and Development
8.2%

n = 1,000 · Nov 14–20, 2025 · MoE ±3.2%

ModeVerasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
PopulationUS adults age 18+
Field datesNov 14–20, 2025
Base (unweighted)1,000
Margin of error±3.2%
ModuleModule 3
SponsorVerasight
Weight variableweight
Weighting targetsage, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

Sources

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    What is the most important thing your employer does to improve employee satisfaction?

    reports.verasight.io/r/verasight-apha-2025

Cite this question

Verasight APHA Omnibus Survey #2025-148, fielded November 14-20, 2025, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.2%.