here<\/a>.<\/p>\nUnhealthy Relationships with Work are Impacting Employees\u2019 Mental, Emotional, and Physical Well-being<\/strong><\/p>\nIn this first-of-its-kind study, HP engaged with business leaders, IT decision makers and knowledge workers to gain insights into the factors that drive meaningful, productive and purposeful work experiences. The findings spotlight the negative impacts an unhealthy relationship with work has on an employee\u2019s life and an employer\u2019s business.<\/p>\n
When employees are not happy with their relationship with work, it takes a toll on business:<\/p>\n
\nMorale and Engagement: <\/strong>Knowledge workers report less productivity (34%), more disengagement at work (39%) and greater feelings of disconnection (38%).<\/li>\nRetention:<\/strong> Even when employees feel neutral about their relationship with work, more than 71% consider leaving the company. When they\u2019re not happy at all, that number rises to 91%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nUnhealthy relationships with work can impact employees\u2019 well-being:<\/p>\n
\nMental:<\/strong> More than half (55%) of these employees struggle with their self-worth and mental well-being, reporting low self-esteem and feeling like they are a failure.<\/li>\nEmotional: <\/strong>These issues naturally affect other aspects of their lives, with 45% noting that their personal relationships with friends and family suffer, and more than half (59%) are too drained to pursue their personal passions.<\/li>\nPhysical: <\/strong>Mental and emotional wellness\u00a0can make it harder to maintain physical well-being. 62% of employees report trouble with maintaining healthy eating, working out and getting sufficient sleep.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIdentifying the Drivers Behind a Healthy Relationship with Work<\/strong><\/p>\nEmployees\u2019 expectations of work have changed significantly, particularly over the past two-to-three years, according to nearly 60% of respondents. Fifty-seven percent surveyed noted their expectations of how they are treated at work and in the workplace also have increased.<\/p>\n
The research examined more than 50 factors contributing to a healthy relationship with work, identifying six core drivers<\/strong> that represent critical focus areas \u2013 and key imperatives \u2013 for business leaders, and comprise the Index that will be tracked over time.<\/p>\n1. Fulfillment: <\/strong>Employees yearn for purpose, empowerment, and genuine connection to their work, but just 29% of knowledge workers currently experience these aspects consistently. To adapt to evolving workforce expectations, businesses must prioritize employee fulfillment through increased voice and agency.<\/p>\n2. Leadership: <\/strong>New ways of working demand new leadership styles, according to 68% of business leaders; yet only one in five workers feel leaders have evolved their leadership styles accordingly. Cultivating emotional intelligence and transparent, empathetic leadership is crucial for today\u2019s workplace.<\/p>\n3. People-centricity:<\/strong> Only 25% of knowledge workers consistently receive the respect and value they feel they deserve, and even fewer are experiencing the flexibility, autonomy and work-life balance they seek. To address this, leaders must put visible emphasis on putting people first and placing their teams at the center of decision-making.<\/p>\n4. Skills:<\/strong> While 70% of knowledge workers value strong power and technical skills, only 31% feel consistently confident in their proficiency in either. \u2018Best-practice\u2019 businesses have an opportunity to gain a vital skills-development and employee engagement edge by investing in holistic training and support.<\/p>\n5. Tools: <\/strong>Today\u2019s workers want a say in the technology and tools their employer provides \u2013 and want that technology to be inclusive. However, confidence that companies will implement the right tools to support hybrid work is low, at just 25%. No longer just a utility, the technology portfolio is emerging as an important driver of employee engagement, as well as connection and enablement.<\/p>\n6. Workspace:<\/strong> Knowledge workers want a seamless experience as they move between work locations \u2013 and a choice in where they work each day. Effective hybrid workspaces, easy transitions, flexibility and autonomy will be pivotal in demonstrating trust in employees and fostering a positive work experience.<\/p>\nTrust and Emotional Connection are Now Key in Attracting and Retaining Workers<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Work Relationship Index shows that this is a pivotal time to redefine the world\u2019s relationships with work. Greater trust and emotional connection in the workplace were strong and recurring themes across the six core drivers.<\/p>\n
Almost three in four business leaders acknowledge that emotionally intelligent leadership is the only way a leader can be successful going forward. Significantly, the study found that emotional intelligence \u2013 and increased trust and agency \u2013 hold considerable weight with employees: 83% say they\u2019re willing to earn less money to find an employer that values these factors.<\/p>\n
\nStrong workplace culture:<\/strong> Knowledge workers would take an 11%<\/strong> pay cut to work somewhere with empathetic, emotionally intelligent leadership, and above-average employee engagement and fulfillment.<\/li>\nFlexibility:<\/strong> The same group would give up 13%<\/strong> of their salary to work somewhere that lets them work where<\/em> or when<\/em> they want.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nFor more information on the Work Relationship Index, please visit the WRI Website<\/a>\u00a0and to access the full report, please visit the HP Newsroom<\/a>.<\/p>\n*Methodology<\/p>\n
HP commissioned an online survey managed by Edelman Data & Intelligence (DxI) that fielded between June 9 \u2013 July 10, 2023, in 12 countries: the U.S., France, India, U.K., Germany, Spain, Australia, Japan, Mexico, Brazil, Canada and Indonesia. HP surveyed 15,624 respondents in total \u2013 12,012 knowledge workers (~1,000 in each country); 2,408 IT decision makers (~200 in each country); and 1,204 business leaders (~100 in each country).<\/p>\n
About HP <\/strong> \nHP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) is a global technology leader and creator of solutions that enable people to bring their ideas to life and connect to the things that matter most. Operating in more than 170 countries, HP delivers a wide range of innovative and sustainable devices, services and subscriptions for personal computing, printing, 3D printing, hybrid work, gaming, and more. For more information, please visit: http:\/\/www.hp.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n \n\n\n<\/td>\n \nHP Inc. Media Relations<\/u><\/p>\nMediaRelations@hp.com<\/a><\/p>\nhp.com\/go\/newsroom<\/a><\/td>\n
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HP Research Finds Expectations of Work Have Changed Drastically in the Last 2-3 Years HP Work Relationship Index News Highlights Only 27% of knowledge workers say they have a healthy relationship with work; India is most healthy, Japan least healthy 83% of knowledge workers today are willing to earn less to be happier at work [\u2026]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[261],"tags":[205,166],"yoast_head":"\n
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