Nearly half (47%) of employees feel stressed or overwhelmed at work, according to new research carried out by Oak Engage.
The employee engagement and intranet solution spoke to more than 1,200 British employees for its Employee happiness survey. It found that more than one-quarter (26%) of respondents said they were unhappy in their current job and 75% have experienced a toxic workplace environment.
Almost half (46%) reported that work-life balance was the main contributing factor to their happiness at work, with job security (32%), atmosphere and relationships (31%), and flexibility (30%) the other main causes that are responsible for happiness at work.
The survey also found that one-third (33%) of respondents reported that their place of work does not recognise employee achievements and 16% rated the communication of their organisation as either poor or terrible.
Will Murray, chief executive officer at Oak Engage, said: “It’s important to celebrate employee achievements, no matter how small. This will build momentum and keep employees motivated. Recognition is critical when it comes to boosting employee morale. Through our research we wanted to highlight the importance of employee wellbeing and the need for businesses to create an environment where employees feel valued, understood and connected to their work. This is essential for fostering lasting happiness and productivity.
“Employee happiness is not just beneficial, it’s critical. By prioritising employee wellbeing and creating a supportive work atmosphere, companies can not only enhance job satisfaction but also drive innovation and growth. From our own research, we can confirm there has been a slight positive shift in employee attitudes to work. However, with the persistence of trends such as ‘quiet quitting’, ‘rage applying’ and ‘act your wage’, it’s clear there’s still work that needs to be done.”