Half of employees are unhappy at work

Fifty-one per cent of employees are frequently unhappy at work, according to research findings from surveying 2,000 employees and 1,000 HR managers. It was reported that happier employees are 12% more productive than their unhappy counterparts.

According to the findings, employees who are most satisfied with their jobs are 30% less likely to quit within the next year than their least satisfied counterparts. There are several ways for employers to positively increase employee wellbeing.

It was identified that leaders need to think about how they communicate, to ensure employees feel connected to the organisation. Employees may be more than twice as likely to experience depression, but it was found that positive workplace relationships is the highest driver for job satisfaction (28%), ranking ahead of job interest (27%) and pay increases.

Employee happiness significantly impacts productivity and retention, and strong workplace relationships are the biggest factor—but many organisations aren’t effectively measuring or investing in it.

121 HR Solutions have conducted a number of employee engagement surveys for clients and these can identify areas to action to foster positive engagement within the workplace. Please contact enquiries@121hrsolutions.co.uk to find out more details.

Half of employees are unhappy at work

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