COMP NEWS – Raja Workplace commissioned a survey of 2000 UK workers in an attempt to find what makes a ‘dream job’. In finding this, their survey aimed to analyze what employees value most in a working environment.

The perfect job involves a 26-hour week with a salary of £44,000 a year – and working for a boss who likes a pint, a study has found.

Other requirements for the ideal role are regular reviews and pay rises, a day off on your birthday, and free hot drinks.

The working environment is another key feature of every job. The working environment consists of how the office is physically situated, as well as how the individual is treated by colleges or the company. In analyzing the working environment, the survey found that:

A well-organised space, friendly colleagues and a good location are among the most important things about a workplace.

A 17-minute commute, a pleasant view from the office window and 29 days of holiday a year are also key.

Additionally, the survey asked which benefits the perfect job would provide to its employees and found that:

Benefits such as discounts at local gyms or sports clubs, and “duvet days” on request, would also be a must.

Understanding what makes a ‘dream job’ is important to employers as they look to retain and attract talent. While all of these factors cannot necessarily be met, employers should strive to understand their employees’ wants in developing an attractive work situation for current and prospective employees. In addition, it is important to understand that each employee has different wants, so adjusting benefits or environments can positively affect one employees’ satisfaction, while negatively affecting others.

The survey also found that a third believe they are currently working in their dream job.

And a further 89 per cent agree there are multiple different factors that contribute to a perfect role.

You can read more about the perfect job here.

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