Research says most professionals in the world, including Brazil, have an unhealthy relationship with work The future of work

Most people don’t have it A healthy relationship with work This affects Mental well-beingthe Respect my self And the Physical health. This is what a new study he conducted found HP With 15,624 interviewees from 12 countries – including, BrazilThe United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, India and Japan.

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The survey analyzed more than 50 aspects of people’s relationships with work, including its role in their lives, skills, abilities, tools, environments and leadership expectations.

The study also examined its impact on employee well-being, productivity, engagement and culture. Through this, HP has developed Labor Relations IndexIt is a measure of the global relationship with the business to be monitored over time.

The results showed that only 27% of employees currently have a healthy relationship with work, with a minimum of 5% in Japan and a maximum of 50% in India. In Brazil, the percentage reached 37%.In the United States, 28%.

The study also revealed that 83% of today’s knowledge workers are willing to earn less to be happier. Furthermore, even when they feel neutral about their relationship with work, more than 71% would consider leaving the company. When they are not happy at all, this number rises to 91%.

An unhealthy relationship with work not only hurts talent retention, it also hurts morale and engagement: 34% of survey respondents reported less productivity (34%), increased disengagement (39%), and increased feelings of disconnection (38%).

This problem also affects people’s well-being. According to the HP survey, 55% said they had low self-esteem and felt like a failure; 45% report that their personal relationships with friends and family are suffering, and 59% are too exhausted to pursue their personal passions.

Therefore, maintaining physical health can be more difficult: 62% of employees reported problems eating healthy, exercising, and getting enough sleep.

Critical areas of focus

HP has identified six key factors that represent critical focus areas – and essential imperatives – for business leaders. are they:

1. Perception: Employees crave purpose, empowerment, and true connection to their work, but only 29% currently experience these aspects consistently. To adapt to evolving workforce expectations, companies must prioritize employee satisfaction through increased voice and agency.

2. Driving: New ways of working require new leadership styles, according to 68% of business leaders; However, only one in five employees feel that leaders have developed their leadership styles accordingly. Developing emotional intelligence and transparent, empathetic leadership is critical to today’s workplace.

3. Focusing on people: Only 25% of knowledge workers consistently receive the respect and value they feel they deserve, and fewer enjoy the flexibility, independence, and work-life balance they seek. To address this problem, leaders must put people first and their teams at the center of the decision-making process.

4. Skills: Although 70% of knowledge workers value strong strengths and technical skills, only 31% feel consistently confident in their competence in either. “Best Practice” companies have the opportunity to gain a vital advantage in skills development and employee engagement by investing in comprehensive training and support.

5. Tools: Employees have something to say about the technology and tools their employers provide — and they want that technology to be inclusive. However, confidence that companies will implement the right tools to support hybrid working is low at just 25%. The technology portfolio is no longer just a utility, but an important driver of employee engagement, communication, and empowerment.

6. Work space: Knowledge workers want a seamless experience as they move between workplaces – and choose where to work every day. Efficient hybrid workspaces, easy transitions, flexibility and autonomy will be key to demonstrating confidence in employees and promoting a positive work experience.

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