Sources of Job Satisfaction among Employees of a Professional Services Firm

Abstract

Sources and levels of job satisfaction among employees of a large professional services firm were examined. Data were collected from 829 women and 766 men using anonymously completed questionnaires. The sample reported being only moderately satisfied. The men, who were at significantly higher organizational levels than the women, reported significantly greater job satisfaction. When hierarchical level was controlled, these differences disappeared. Women and men at higher organizational levels were more satisfied than those at lower levels. Implications for management and organizations based on the pattern of findings are drawn.