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Unhappy Workers Cost Global Economy $8.9 Trillion: Gallup Report
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Gallup's "State of the Global Workplace" report reveals that unhappy workers cost the global economy $8.9 trillion, or 9% of GDP.
Daily negative emotions—like loneliness, anger, and sadness—affect 20% of global workers. Stress impacts 41%. Remote workers and the disengaged are most affected.
Engaged employees, who find work meaningful, report higher life satisfaction. Disengaged workers suffer more than the unemployed.
Only 23% of employees are engaged, while 62% are disengaged. Employers must address this to boost both worker well-being and economic performance.
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| Objectivity | 6 | Comprehensive reporting and in-depth analysis. |
| Social Impact | 5 | Significantly influencing public opinion. |
| Credibility | 5 | Solid evidence from authoritative sources. |
| Potential | 6 | Almost inevitably leading to significant changes. |
| Practicality | 4 | Highly practical, directly applicable. |
| Entertainment Value | 2 | Slightly monotonous, few entertaining elements. |