Most of us spend the majority of our waking hours at work, so it’s no surprise that work has a significant impact on our overall mental health and well-being.
While work can add stress, sadness, and anger to our lives, some people can also find fulfillment, purpose, and happiness through work.
According to Gallup 2024 The state of the global workplace According to the report, 34% of global respondents said they were “thriving,” while 58% said they were “struggling.” About 8% of respondents globally admitted that they felt “miserable” at work.
The study, based on a holistic life assessment, showed that those who thrived “had significantly fewer health problems and less worry, stress, sadness, loneliness, depression and anger. They reported more hope, happiness, energy, interest and respect.” , which combines respondents’ perceptions of their current and future situations.
The study aimed to assess employee mental health and well-being, measuring engagement through positive experiences such as flourishing and enjoyment, as well as negative experiences such as stress, anger, worry, sadness and loneliness.
The Gallup World Poll surveys the adult population in more than 160 countries and territories around the world. The report’s data collected in 2023 include results from more than 128,000 employed respondents.
According to Gallup’s research, here are the 10 countries with the highest percentage of people who say they are economically prosperous.
- Finland: 83%
- Denmark: 77%
- Iceland: 76%
- Netherlands: 71%
- Sweden: 70%
- Israel: 69%
- Norway: 67%
- Costa Rica: 62%
- Belgium: 60%
- Australia: 60%
European countries dominate the list, with seven countries in the top ten. Report.
It is worth noting that the report highlights that Europe also recorded “the lowest proportion of engaged employees” at 13%, but the region is known for its strong labor protections.
In comparison, the study shows the United States ranks lower on labor protections but higher on employee engagement.
“People often contrast the ‘work to live’ culture of Western Europe with the ‘live to work’ mentality of the United States,” the report said. Ultimately, “engaged employees have the healthiest outcomes in countries with extensive labor rights laws.” mood.”
Australia rounded out the top ten, with 60 per cent of respondents saying they were “thriving” and 21 per cent saying they were actively working. In Costa Rica, 62% of respondents said they were “thriving,” while 34% said they were “engaged” in their work.
Israel also makes the list as an outlier in the Middle East and North Africa region. Across the wider region, the proportion of employees “experiencing daily stress” was highest, with 52% of respondents reporting this, compared with 39% in Israel.
Asia lags behind, but here are the top 10 areas where respondents from the region say they are thriving:
- Vietnam: 51%
- Taiwan: 41%
- Singapore: 39%
- Thailand: 37%
- Philippines: 36%
- China: 36%
- South Korea: 34%
- Malaysia: 31%
- Japan: 29%
- Mongolia: 29%
The report states: “When workers find their jobs and work relationships meaningful, employment is associated with high levels of daily enjoyment and low levels of daily negative emotions. Notably, half of employed workers are thriving overall in life. “.
Additionally, research shows that “when managers are engaged, employees are more likely to be engaged as well.” “Three-quarters of managers in best-practice organizations are involved, as are seven out of 10 non-managers.”
The responsibility lies not only with the employee but also with the organization. When companies instill necessary labor protections and hire competent, dedicated, and well-trained managers, engaged employees can thrive in the workplace and in life.
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