88% Indian Employees Willing To Quit Their High-Paying Jobs For Mental Wellbeing: Survey
The findings from a survey have revealed that majority of Indians are willing to quit their high-paying jobs and instead opt for a lower paying one to prioritize their mental wellness. Nearly 88% of employees in India (versus 70% in the US) would exchange their high-paying jobs for comparatively low-paying ones for their mental well-being.
The findings from a survey have revealed that the majority of Indians are willing to quit their high-paying jobs and instead opt for a lower-paying one to prioritise their mental wellness.
Long working hours are a key reason for work-related stress, and employees are often hesitant to approach managers as they ¡°wouldn¡¯t care¡±.
88% Employees Can Give Up High Paying Jobs
Nearly 88% of employees in India (versus 70% in the US) would exchange their high-paying jobs for comparatively low-paying ones for their mental well-being, as stress from work has a significant impact on their personal lives.
In India, 25% of employees state that they always have trouble getting started with their workday and 26% always feel exhausted by the end of it, according to a survey conducted by UKG, a US-based human capital management solutions provider.
The Pandemic Has Revealed The Importance Of Mental Health
¡°The pandemic has revealed the importance of mental health and employees are now increasingly prioritising their mental health over a high-paying job. The salary structure they seek is comparatively lower than what they get paid in their existing jobs. This is important as a company is defined by its people, and people are an organisation¡¯s ultimate purpose,¡± Sumeet Doshi, country manager at UKG India, said, as per Financial Express.
People managers often go through paramount levels of stress as they shoulder the responsibilities of not just leading well but also ensuring the well-being of employees. A need for more talent is felt worldwide by companies when it comes to finding genuinely compassionate and authentic leaders, the study said.
More Details About The Survey
In total, 2,200 employees (including managers) from 10 countries such as the US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, France and Germany, were interviewed for the survey, which had questions on employment, work-related stress, mental health, four-day work weeks and workplace incentives among others. About 200 employees in India took part in the survey, as per the report.
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