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eNPS

The employee job satisfaction score, also known as an eNPS (Employee Net Promoter Score), is an indicator that measures employee satisfaction and engagement within a company. It is based on a simple question asked to employees: “On a scale of 0 to 10, how much would you recommend this company as an employer to a friend or colleague?” Employees respond by giving a score of 0 to 10, where 0 means “not at all” and 10 means “extremely.”

The eNPS is calculated by classifying employee responses into three categories:

  • Promoters (score of 9-10): They are the most satisfied and committed employees. They are likely to recommend the company as an employer.
  • Passive (score of 7-8): These employees are neutral when it comes to their job satisfaction. They are neither particularly enthusiastic nor particularly dissatisfied.
  • Detractors (score of 0-6): These are employees who are dissatisfied or unhappy with their work experience. They are unlikely to recommend the company as an employer.

The employee job satisfaction score (eNPS) is then calculated by subtracting the percentage of detractors from the percentage of promoters. The result can vary from -100 (if all employees are detractors) to +100 (if all employees are promoters). A positive score generally indicates that the majority of employees are satisfied with their work, while a negative score suggests satisfaction issues within the company.

eNPS is used by many organizations as a key indicator of employee satisfaction and engagement. It allows businesses to track trends over time, identify problem areas, and take action to improve the employee experience, which can have a positive impact on staff retention, productivity, and the company's reputation as an employer.

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