The report published in Financial Express highlights a sharp
contrast to the global average, where only 34% of employees feel they are
thriving, according to the Gallup 2024 State of the Global Workplace report.
Only 14% of Indian employees consider themselves as “thriving” in
life, while the remaining 86% admit to either struggling or suffering. This
figure stands in stark contrast to the global average, where 34% of employees
feel they are thriving, as reported in the Gallup 2024 State of the Global
Workplace report.
The report, which offers a thorough evaluation of employee mental
health and well-being on a worldwide scale, categorised respondents into three
wellbeing groups: thriving, struggling, and suffering. Thriving employees rate
their current life situation positively and hold an optimistic outlook for the
future.
According to the report, 35% of Indian respondents reported
experiencing daily anger, the highest percentage in South Asia. Despite this,
India had the lowest daily stress levels in the region, with only 32% of
respondents experiencing stress, compared to 62% in Sri Lanka and 58% in
Afghanistan. This trend mirrors the broader situation across South Asia, where
only 15% of respondents consider themselves thriving, significantly below the
global average.Despite the low percentage of thriving individuals, India has a
high employee engagement rate of 32%, which is significantly above the global
average of 23%. However, 41% of employees report experiencing high levels of
stress, underscoring the urgent need for better management practices and
workplace conditions.
“I am getting a salary from this work. So, I have to do it, but
there is a bit of boredom in doing the same work every day,” said Delhi-based
marketing supervisor Archana.
The report further stated that about 20% of the world’s employees
experience daily loneliness, a condition exacerbated for those working fully
remotely, where the figure rises to 25%. This chronic loneliness poses
significant risks to both physical and mental health, with research linking
social isolation to increased mortality rates.
A conducive working environment is crucial as we invest a
significant amount of time in the office. Management must recognize that
escalating stress levels among employees does not yield positive outcomes.
Additionally, the compensation package should align with the job’s nature and
the responsibilities it entails.
Significantly, one in five employees report experiencing
loneliness worldwide. Loneliness is more prevalent among employees younger than
35 than among those aged 35 and older. The percentages of working men and
working women reporting loneliness are equal, with each at 20%. Job levels also
appear to have little association with loneliness, the report said.
The Gallup workplace report evaluates the mental health and
well-being of employees worldwide, categorising them into three groups:
Thriving, struggling, or suffering based on Gallup’s Life Evaluation Index.
Employees who rate their current life situation as 7 or higher and
have a positive outlook on their future are classified as ‘thriving’. Those who
are uncertain or negative about their present life, experiencing daily stress
and financial issues, fall into the ‘struggling’ category. The ‘suffering’
group includes individuals who feel miserable about their current life and
future, often facing significant physical and emotional hardships and lacking
basic necessities.
Read more at:
https://www.financialexpress.com/jobs-career/worldwide-1-in-5-employees-feel-lonely-gallup-3523720/