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Study: M’sia Ranks 7th in Worker Sadness Level in SEA, with On-Site Workers Being the Saddest

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The importance of having a good working environment is crucial for the mental health of each employee. Such an impact can leave individuals feeling feeling demotivated and unappreciated may struggle to find joy and fulfillment, resulting in a cycle of sadness and potential depression.

With that being said, Malaysia was recently named 7th in the daily worker sadness level among Southeast Asian countries, according to a survey shared by @seasia.stats.

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14% Malaysians said “Yes” to feeling sad in their workplace

According to State of the Global Workplace 2024 Report by Gallup, Malaysia has been ranked in 7th place in Southeast Asia with the daily worker sadness level at 14% of individual respond “Yes” about feeling sadness in the workplace.

Cambodia tops the list with the highest daily worker sadness level at 36%, followed by Myanmar at 32%. However, Vietnam has the lowest sadness level in the region, with only 11% of workers reporting sadness.

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On-site employees are said to be the saddest

The report shows that 25% of people feeling sad at work are women, while 22% are men, mostly aged 35 and above. It also highlights that on-site workers are the saddest at 25%, compared to those working remotely or in hybrid setups.

Gallup provides a detailed analysis of global workplace trends and conditions, examining aspects like job satisfaction, employee engagement, productivity, and the challenges faced by organisations in different countries.

 

Constant stress, lack of support, and toxic environments can slowly wear down mental health, causing anxiety, depression, and even more serious issues. So, what are your thoughts on these findings? Feel free to share in the comments below!

 

Also read: Malaysia is the 2nd WORST Country for Work-Life Balance According to Global Study

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