SA office staff happier than global counterparts
- Published on 11 Mar 2016
- HR Pulse News Desk
According to a new study on employees' perceptions and levels of productivity, South African office staff are happier at work than their global counterparts. Steelcase, a furniture and office design company, used a market research company to ask more than 12,000 people in 17 countries about their work experience and productivity.
The survey included managers, clerks, and sales and technical staff. Three-quarters of South Africans liked their work environment - more than the global average of 69%. A total of 78% of South African office workers felt a connection to their colleagues and three-quarters were happy to go to work. But another study by North West University psychology professor Ina Rothmann had different results and showed South African workers were at a high risk of burnout and felt overwhelmed by the demands of their jobs.
Source: SA Labour News
