



Recruiting News Network
Recruiting
News
OperationsThe Recruiting Worx PodcastMoney + InvestmentsCareer AdviceWorld
Tech
DEI
People
People on the Move
The Leaders
The Makers
People
People on the Move
The Leaders
The Makers
Brand +
Marketing
Events
Labor +
Economics
SUBSCRIBE





Worklife

Few workers are thriving in their jobs, survey says

HR Dive

September 20, 2023

Worklife

Few workers are thriving in their jobs, survey says

HR Dive

September 20, 2023

Photo by Max Bender on Unsplash

Dive Brief:

  • Only 29% of people are thriving at work, Indeed found in a survey of 4,002 U.S. workers conducted in partnership with Forrester Consulting in February and March 2023. Worker well-being is driven by feelings of energy, belonging and trust, Indeed found — and is highest among older workers, men and those with a higher education level and income.
  • Worker well-being is mutually beneficial, with companies that have high levels of employee well-being demonstrating higher levels of retention and better stock market performance, Indeed noted. Happy workers are also nearly twice as likely to prioritize work effectively, solve problems creatively and put a lot of time and energy into tasks, Indeed found.
  • The overwhelming majority of respondents were optimistic about the potential to thrive at work, with 97% saying they believe it’s possible to be happy at work most of the time and 98% saying it’s possible to feel a clear sense of purpose at work. But nearly half of workers reported their well-being expectations had risen from just one year before, including 59% of Generation Z members and 54% of millennials.

Dive Insight:

Every aspect of HR contributes to worker well-being, from compensation and benefits to effective D&I. Indeed looked at four key well-being factors: happiness, purpose, stress and satisfaction. These factors were influenced by a company’s ability to meet foundational needs (like fair pay and good benefits), social needs (like inclusion and support) and growth needs (like learning and accomplishment).

Companies can put emphasis on certain programs over others to improve worker well-being. Respondents to Indeed’s survey reported unlimited paid time off, the ability to work from home and no email after hours as the top desired benefits that are not widely offered, for example, while noting mental health apps, soft skills training and company awards are more frequently offered but less important.

Click for full article

Happy workers are nearly twice as likely to prioritize work effectively, solve problems creatively and put time and energy into tasks

What we're reading

‘We’re all fighting the giant’: Gig workers around the world are finally organizing

by
Peter Guest
-
rest of world

Gig workers are connecting across borders to challenge platforms’ power and policies

Got Zoom fatigue? Out-of-sync brainwaves could be another reason videoconferencing is such a drag

by
Dr. Julie Boland
-
The Conversation

I was curious about why conversation felt more laborious and awkward over Zoom and other video-conferencing software.

How to Purchase an Applicant Tracking System

by
Dave Zielinski
-
SHRM

Experts say the first step in seeking a new ATS should be to evaluate your existing recruiting processes.

View All Articles

Events
No items found.
View All Events
Related Articles

Here’s what your future workforce will really look like

May 14, 2025

UNLEASH America 2025: HR leaders say ‘the very nature of work is changing before our eyes’

May 13, 2025

© 2024 recruiting news network.
all rights reserved.



Categories
Technology
Money
People
TA Ops
Events
Editorial
World
Career Advice
Resources
Diversity & Inclusion
TA Tech Marketplace
Information
AboutContactMedia KitPrivacy Policy
Subscribe to newsletter
