Lack of training… acknowledgment… tediousness? These are the top whinge factors according to a recent study by training organisation Upskilled. Apparently these areas are giving employees plenty to complain about. Even worse, a good employee can easily turn into an infectious disgruntled character because of these, might leave and then go on to tell the world how bad you are.

The unhappiest employees, according to this survey are those from the travel, tourism, media, marketing and IT industries. Lack of proper training, no acknowledgment for good work and feeling bored are giving these employees reasons to gripe.

Of course long hours and work overload were amongst other grievances employees had.  And interestingly the study mentioned one in three doctors hated whiny co-workers, hospitality employees felt they didn’t have enough breaks and tradies grumbled about the lack of acknowledgment.  Those less inclined to moan about their jobs, or say… they’re happy employees, were farmers, law professionals and people involved in event management.

Employers should take note of what this survey revealed about the top reasons employees whinge and also what makes them chirpy. What it shows is that minor changes can create a major impact that changes the vibe of the workplace.

The study also showed that workers positively viewed the ability to work from home and also that massages appealed more than gyms or bars. Almost half of all survey participants commented they would like to see some sort of reward system introduced at work.

The final comment comes from Upskilled’s Director Michael Sexty: “Employers may not control every single aspect of the working environment, but they can make sure they are offering adequate training and providing acknowledgement for achievements within the workplace, in order to keep staff happy and motivated”. Read more here>>

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