Survey Reveals Only 48% of German Workers Feel Highly Motivated

Motivation levels in Germany fall below the global average, with significant generational differences and workplace factors contributing to the issue.

A global survey by EY found that only 48% of German employees feel highly motivated at work, compared to a global average of 54%.
Older workers in Germany, particularly Baby Boomers, report higher motivation levels (63%) than younger employees in Generation Z (43%).
Germany's workplace motivation ranks above countries like France (37%), the Netherlands (36%), and Japan (19%), but lags behind India (67%), China (59%), and the U.S. (57%).
Key factors affecting motivation include poor leadership, weak company culture, communication issues, and stress from excessive workloads.
Remote work remains a polarizing factor, with employees valuing flexibility but citing challenges like reduced social interaction and blurred work-life boundaries.