Employees in Scotland are the least happy at work study finds

This year’s ‘State of Workplace Happiness’ report by Engaging Works has revealed that employees in Scotland are the least happy at work with one in three saying they are unhappy.

Employees in Scotland are the least happy at work study finds

The data from Scotland shows 72.5% are happy at work, this is significantly lower than those who work in the West Midlands, where 81% of people are happy at work, with East Anglia seeing 78% of people happy and York and Humber with 79%.

The data is taken from Engaging Works’ Workplace Happiness Survey which has been taken by over 10,000 people worldwide and aims to help individuals and businesses improve workplace happiness and engagement.



The table below shows the most anxious to least anxious regions in the UK with Scotland having 29% of workers who are anxious.

Employees in Scotland are the least happy at work study finds

Lord Mark Price, founder of Engaging Works, said: “I’m pleased our 2019 report shows improvement in UK workplace happiness and I’m encouraged to see the country is made up of apostles. However, there is much to do to make UK employees happier at work.

“Employers must wake up the inextricable link between happy employees and increased productivity. Research shows happy and engaged employees increase productivity and profitability by 20%. This report is a must-read for employers and employees alike.”

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