Well-educated 40-year-old women are most fulfilled at work

The most fulfilled worker is a well-educated, 40-year-old female who earns £31,600 a year, according to multi-sector recruiter Randstad.
Fri, 17 Jan 2014The most fulfilled worker is a well-educated, 40-year-old female who earns £31,600 a year, according to multi-sector recruiter Randstad.

Even through it might be difficult for everyone to fit the profile, the recruiter’s research says fulfilled workers are likely to be confident, with a positive personality, and have a job in a secure or stable industry that offers good work-life balance.

Mark Bull, chief executive officer of Randstad UK and the Middle East, says: “As the debate about equal opportunities at work continues, it’s inspiring to see that women are on top in terms of fulfilment.”

As part of their research into Fulfilment@Work Randstad analysed the characteristics and views of over 2,000 UK workers to better understand professional fulfilment and profile the UK’s most fulfilled staff.

One in six UK workers describe themselves as very fulfilled, according to the research.

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