Many Workers Unhappy and Disconnected from Jobs, Survey Finds

Most workers are ‘quiet quitting’, a term used to describe employees who exhibit minimum effort and disconnection from their work, according to a recent survey released by Gallup,” reports the Financial Times.

The study estimates that this lack of engagement among employees could lead to a global loss of productivity amounting to $8.8tn, which is approximately 9.9% of the global GDP.

Despite the prevalence of apathetic employees, the report suggests that there has been an improvement in employee engagement over the past decade. Among those identified as “quiet quitting,” 41% believed that a change in company culture and engagement would enhance their work environment.

Additionally, 28% of respondents stated that better pay and benefits would increase their engagement, while 16% desired improved wellness options, including reduced overtime, more flexible work-from-home opportunities, and access to healthcare facilities.

Addressing employment trends in the US, the Financial Times reports that the Bureau of Labor Statistics expects more than 8.3 million jobs to be created in the country between 2021 and 2031.

Home-health and personal-care assistants are projected to see the highest job growth, with approximately 924,000 new positions anticipated. On the other hand, jobs for cashiers and secretaries are expected to decline significantly during this period.

Source: FT