We all want to be satisfied with our jobs. None of us want to hate what we do, be underpaid, treated poorly, or experience the "Sunday Scaries" because we're so dreading the workweek.

But is satisfaction enough? Does having a workforce full of satisfied employees always lead to positive business outcomes?

The terms "employee satisfaction" and "employee engagement" are often used interchangeably. But while you can assume engaged employees are satisfied with their job, not all satisfied employees are engaged. (Wait, what?)

To clear things up, let's dig into what sets employee satisfaction and engagement apart and learn about the major factors that influence engagement in an organization.