1. Happiness
at work
2012
Q2
UK’s happiness at work takes a dip
Each and every quarter, we measure the UK’s happiness at work by asking Overall, 34% of Brits feel pretty neutral about their current job, and an But we should also remember that with the Olympics on our very doorstep,
the wonderful people over at Opinion Matters to use their expert know-how unfortunate 30% of you feel unhappy. If you’re really down in the dumps, this is a summer of celebration. So if the mood in your office is a little flat,
on our behalf. To give us a good idea of how you’re feeling, they measure you can always talk to us about moving on to pastures new, but it might London 2012 is a great way to get everyone engaged (which is simply great
happiness and morale levels across a whole load of cross sections, including not be work alone that’s causing the slump. for productivity, loyalty and overall happiness).
sex, age and location.
With such awful weather hitting our shores, it’s no wonder that morale But if you still need a helping hand, visit our website www.office-angels.com/
This quarter’s results are in, and we’re sad to see that on the whole, you’re has been a little low of late; the sun makes us so much cheerier, and happy for some really useful advice on staying happy, healthy and upbeat in
not quite as happy as you were three months ago - dropping from 41% in we all feel a tad cheated that our summer has been drenched in every area of your life. Or, if you just need a friendly chat, contact your local
April to 36% in July 2012. downpours. branch today - or drop in for a cuppa.
UK’s happiness at work Happiness at work by age
Unhappy 32% Unhappy 25% Happy: 45%
Happiest 11%
32% 45%
Happy 25% Happy: 35%
OK 34%
16-24 year olds are 55+ year olds are
the most unhappy the most happy
Unhappy 19% at work at work
OK: 33% OK: 31%
Most unhappy 11%
Male and female happiness at work
The research also found that men are slightly happier than women (at 39% and 35% respectively), and the over 55s are
39% 35%
Male Female
Happy: 39% Happy: 35% happiest of all age groups (44%), compared with 35% of 16-24 year olds. When it comes to industries, people in the
OK: 32% OK: 35% arts and culture and the building and constructions sectors are the happiest in the UK (45%), with professional services
Unhappy: 29% Male Unhappy: 29% Female (43%) hot on their heels.
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2. Happiness
at work
2012
Q2
Happiness at work by region Happiness at work top 10 professions
Scotland North East 1 2 3 4 5
Geographically, Scots are the happiest at work (45%) followed closely by people
45% 37%
from Yorkshire (42%) and those in London (41%); this is compared to just 28%
24%
30%
of people in the West Midlands, who are the unhappiest of the bunch.
43%
22%
45% 44% 43% 41% 39%
Happy
North West OK Yorkshire
30% Unhappy 42%
36% 31%
Art & Culture HR Professional Education Manufacturing &
services Utilities
35% 27%
N. Ireland East Midlands
38% 34% Architecture,
Engineering
25% 41% & Building
38% 26%
West Midlands East 6 7 8 9 10
28% 33%
41% 31%
37% 35% 33% 32% 27%
31% 36%
Wales London
37% 41%
31% South West South East 30% Legal Healthcare Finance IT & Telecoms Travel &
Transport
32% 40% 37% 30%
30% 37%
29% 25% Sales, Media & Retail, Catering & Other
Marketing Leisure
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