Remote Work’s Influence on Organizational Elements
According to a Gallup study, an employee spends 81,396 hours of their life working. The only activity consuming more time than work over a lifetime is sleep. Considering this, it is extremely important to understand essential aspects related to employees’ attitudes towards their workplace, such as their level of engagement, stress levels, or future prospects.
Romanians: The Most Engaged Employees in Europe
The “State of the Global Workplace 2022” study reveals that in Romania, employee engagement has reached 33%, the highest in Europe. At the bottom of the ranking is Italy, where only 4% of employees are truly dedicated to their jobs.
Regarding future prospects, just over half of Romanian employees believe they will advance professionally in the coming years. Finland leads the ranking for long-term employee growth and prosperity at 84%, while Romania is 16th in Europe, with 51%.
According to Gallup’s study, 31% of Romanian employees reported facing daily concerns, while 35% feel stressed. Additionally, 12% of Romanian employees experience anger during a workday, and 17% feel sadness.
Global vs. European Employee Engagement Levels
In 2019, global employee engagement was rising, but it significantly declined with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, global employee engagement increased by only one percentage point to 21%, still below the 2019 level.
Gallup’s study shows that 60% of employees feel emotionally detached from their workplace, 19% are unhappy at their jobs, and only 21% are engaged at work.
Gallup estimates that low employee engagement costs the global economy $7.8 trillion, representing 11% of the global GDP.
In Europe, employee engagement has stagnated compared to 2020 and remains lower than the global average. Only 14% of European employees report being engaged at work.
Global Employee Stress Levels Reach 44%
Gallup’s study conducted from 2021 to March 2022 indicates that global employee stress levels have reached a new high.
44% of employees surveyed reported feeling stressed at work the previous day.
Regarding negative emotions such as sadness, anger, or worry, the results are also discouraging. 21% of respondents reported experiencing anger, 23% sadness, and 40% worry on the previous day.
In Europe, 39% of employees reported feeling stressed, and 37% experienced anxiety.
Additionally, Gallup’s study shows that 19% of European employees experience anger, and 21% feel sadness during a workday.
Nearly Half of Employees Believe It’s a Good Time to Find a Job
Globally, 45% of employees said that, from their perspective, it is a good time to look for a job.
In Europe, 44% of employees felt it was an opportune time to seek employment, considering the situation in their region or city.
In Romania, just over half of the employees (51%) believe it is a good time for a career change.
Study Details
Gallup’s study covers over 160 countries, with a representative sample of 1,000 individuals aged over 15 who are employed in each country.
Download the full Gallup “State of the Global Workplace 2022” study HERE.