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Gallup Survey Highlights Persistent Employee Dissatisfaction in Germany

Only 45% of German workers feel optimistic about the future, with high stress levels, low engagement, and significant turnover intentions reported.

„Gedämpfte Lebenszufriedenheit“ treffe auf „weiterhin hohes Stresslevel“, sagen die Meinungsforschunger
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Overview

  • A new Gallup survey shows only 45% of German employees feel satisfied and optimistic about their future, a continuation of last year's low levels.
  • Germany ranks 21st out of 38 European countries in life satisfaction, trailing behind Nordic nations like Finland and Denmark.
  • Approximately 40% of workers report experiencing daily stress, placing Germany 14th in Europe for workplace stress levels.
  • Emotional engagement among German employees is at just 9%, significantly below the global average of 21%.
  • Nearly 39% of workers in Germany express a desire to change jobs, driven by political and economic uncertainties and rising living costs.