Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Singapore workers unhappiest in Asia...

Workers in tiny Singapore, whose per-capita GDP exceeds that of the US and Germany, are the unhappiest in Asia and nearly two-thirds would like to quit their jobs over the next 12 months, according to a survey.

23% of all Singaporean workers felt unmotivated and that their skills were not being used effectively, while 64% said they planned to quit their jobs in the next year, according to the World of Work report by recruiting firm Randstad Group.

The top reasons for discontent were an unsuitable corporate culture, demanding bosses and being asked to do more with less.

The survey said Singaporeans were now laying more emphasis on work/life balance, as 50% of those polled ranked it as one of the main reasons to refrain from switching jobs, up from 15% in 2012.

However, 55% of all employers said their ability in creating flexible working options was average or poor. Full story...

Related posts:
  1. Catherine Lim: Singapore materially rich, spiritually poor...
  2. Why Switzerland has some of the healthiest, happiest people in the world...
  3. Unwelcome in Singapore, but life-giver to his family in India...
  4. Singapore's Little India riot a shock but not a total surprise...
  5. Bus strike exposes social divide in Singapore...

No comments:

Post a Comment