Workplace Happiness Index
Workplace Happiness Index
SEEK’s Workplace Happiness Index reveals 62% of Kiwis are happy at work with the youngest generation the least satisfied. Here's what makes makes people happy (or not) and what employers can do to improve happiness at work.
Workplace satisfaction is an important factor of an organisation’s success that is often overlooked. Many companies focus on output and measure KPIs rather than looking at the bigger picture.
Happy employees are less likely to resign, saving on recruitment costs. They’re also more likely to support each other, creating a healthy workplace culture. A good workplace culture is more likely to attract – and retain – good talent.
SEEK’s Workplace Happiness Index has found that 62% of New Zealanders report that they feel happy at work.
Being happy at work isn’t just a win for employees; it’s also a win for employers. SEEK’s survey reveals that among those happy at work, 72% are motivated to go above and beyond with their work.
Happy employees are also less likely to search for a new job - 84% of unhappy workers think about changing jobs often, compared to only 32% of happy workers.
It’s worthwhile for leaders to take a closer look at employee happiness and explore ways they can improve happiness in their teams.
Top 5: Factors that rank as most important to New Zealanders’ happiness at work | Bottom 5: Factors that rank as least important to New Zealanders’ happiness at work |
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Source: Research conducted for SEEK by Nature, between April and June 2024 via an online survey. Responses were gathered from over 1,200 individuals currently in the workforce (either employed or looking for work), aged 18-64, and living in Australia.