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Labor Market. Gallup Report: Poles are among the least engaged in work in Europe
A report from Gallup reveals that merely 10 percent of Polish individuals feel engaged in their work. This report evaluates the emotional states of employees globally for the year 2024. Poland is positioned 32nd out of 38 European nations, marking one of the lowest rankings in Europe.
Among the participants, individuals from Great Britain, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, Luxembourg, and France reported feeling less engaged in their jobs. Conversely, the highest levels of professional engagement were found among Romanians, Albanians, and Icelanders. Gallup defines engagement as a blend of enthusiasm and commitment to one’s work.
Stress at work and low life satisfaction
30 percent of Polish participants indicated that they experienced stress the day prior to the survey. According to Gallup, the most stressed workers in Europe reside in the Turkish-occupied section of Cyprus (65 percent), followed by Malta (58 percent) and Greece (56 percent). The least stressed Europeans are the Danes, with only 20 percent reporting stress. In comparison, 23 percent of Ukrainian respondents stated they feel stressed at work.
The combination of low work engagement and stress adversely impacts the overall well-being of Polish employees. Only 36 percent reported feeling satisfied with their lives, placing Poland in the 31st position among 38 European countries. Finland ranks first, with 83 percent of its population experiencing well-being, while the northern part of Cyprus ranks last, with only 18 percent.
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Employees divided
Opinions among Polish respondents are nearly split regarding whether now is a favorable time to seek new employment; 51 percent believe it is.
Data on emotional health positions Polish workers in the middle tier compared to other European nations – 17 percent reported feeling angry the day before the survey, while 14 percent acknowledged feeling sad. These figures are lower than the global averages – among participants from nearly 150 countries and regions, 41 percent felt stressed, 21 percent experienced anger, and 22 percent reported sadness. One in five individuals worldwide felt lonely.
Gallup estimates that 62 percent of the global workforce is disengaged, costing the worldwide economy $8.9 trillion, equivalent to 9 percent of global GDP.
About the study
Gallup’s annual State of the Global Workplace report is derived from interviews conducted with around 1,000 individuals from each country worldwide.
The report’s authors highlighted that the survey did not encompass any questions specifically related to concerns about the integration of artificial intelligence in the workplace.
