Ghanaian workers are among the top four most stressed workers in Sub-Saharan Africa, a recent survey from Gallup, an American multinational research agency reveals
The report, titled “2023 Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace,” attributes Ghana’s position to the daily stress experienced by workers in the country due to stress-inducing work environments.
The top four countries with stressful working environments were Chad, ranking first with 58% of its workers experiencing daily stress, followed by Uganda in second place with 57%, and Tanzania in third place with 56%.
Ghana ranked fourth, with 54% of the country’s workers reporting daily stress in their work environments.
The survey also revealed that, on average, 46% of workers in Sub-Saharan Africa experience daily stress, with nearly equal percentages reported among male and female workers.
Employers in the region were urged to tackle employee stress, given its significant impact on productivity and performance. Engagements were recommended as a crucial approach to reducing stress, with their benefits outweighing the impact of work location.
“While the debate over remote, hybrid, or on-site work continues, employee engagement remains paramount in reducing stress levels. The flexibility of remote work offers autonomy and well-being, valued highly by today’s workers,” Gallup stated.
Gallup conducts its surveys by gathering responses from 1,000 individuals in each country or area, utilizing a standard set of core questions translated into major local languages.
The data reflects the responses of employed adults aged 15 and older.
The report emphasizes the significance of addressing workplace stress and fostering employee engagement to cultivate a healthy and productive workforce in Sub-Saharan Africa.
