When work isn't everything
The APD Research Institute recently published its report People at work 2022: a global workforce view , in which they analyze the work attitudes and expectations of more than 32,000 employed people from 17 different countries around the world during the year following the pandemic.
The study highlights how workers' understanding of job security has changed, especially in the wake of the pandemic: a secure job means providing sufficient income to live as one wishes, without compromising health, well-being, time with family, or personal values. As a result, they have come to value aspects of the job such as flexible hours, remote work, and career advancement opportunities.
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Although salary remains a priority, workers also value their job satisfaction and mental health when deciding whether to stay or change jobs. Overall, despite being mostly satisfied, 50% of employed people would consider changing jobs. Specifically, one in five workers in the care and health sectors worldwide are currently considering leaving their organization.
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It is significant that 67% of those surveyed reported experiencing work-related stress at least once a week, and 15% feel stressed every day . Some of the reasons they cite for this increased work-related stress include increased responsibilities as a result of the pandemic (41%), longer workdays (28%), and problems with technology (26%). Furthermore, 53% believe their work performance is being affected by their declining mental health .
However, only 13% of respondents said their company wasn't taking any steps to promote positive mental health at work. In general, companies are aware of these risks, consider the stress and mental health of their employees important, and implement actions such as the following:
- improve communication with employees
- Granting extra days off to reduce stress
- offer additional breaks during the workday
- create spaces and activities to manage stress (meditation spaces and classes, wellness activities, etc.)
- team cohesion and mentoring activities
- Respect the right of employees to disconnect digitally outside of working hours
Regarding remote or home-based work, those surveyed value the flexibility it offers, and those with hybrid schedules (combining remote and in-office work) demonstrate greater commitment to their company. Despite this, 55% of those who work from home feel their job performance suffers due to poorer mental health, compared to 36% of those who work in the office . Therefore, companies must ensure that all their employees, regardless of where they work, feel their work is valued and supported, that they have opportunities for professional advancement, and that their mental health is also taken care of.
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Although employees are optimistic about their work and have good expectations for the future, companies must be able to adapt to new work attitudes and values and take care of aspects such as salary, career advancement and mental health at work to maintain the commitment of their workers.
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