Why are 48% of employees unhappy at work?

The productivity problem is an issue that HR wrestles with each, and every, day. When it comes down to it, a happy workforce is an engaged one – though often that’s easier said than achieved.

A new survey from Personal Group has found that 48% of UK employees are not happy at work. The report, which interviewed almost 800 workers, highlighted that more junior employees are less keen to go to work in the morning, and are unhappier compared to more senior-level workers and those who are self-employed.

Comparatively, front-line employees are less passionate about their work day, with 30% of them claiming to never feel enthusiastic during work.

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