One of the longest-running studies on happiness and work-life balance led by Robert Waldingerprofessor of psychiatry at the Harvard Medical Schoolconfirmed that teamwork is necessary not only for productivity, but also for employee morale. Since 1938, the research team has interviewed more than 700 participants from around the world and came to a conclusion about what they are the “unhappiest” jobs in the world.
What are the most ‘unhappy’ jobs in the world?
The study of the Harvard University concluded that lyou more solitary jobs where employees cannot work as a team They are usually the most unhappy.
The research found that jobs that require little or no human interaction and offer no opportunities to interact with colleagues have the most miserable employees. “If you are more connected with people, you feel more satisfied with your job and you do better work,” Waldinger revealed.
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Loneliness at work is more common than you think
Since the beginning of the covid-19 pandemic, Remote work has become increasingly common, especially in sectors such as technology, food delivery and online retail services, where workers often work in complete isolation from their colleagues. This generates sadness and even crisis due to the lack of socialization.
Employees Fund
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Customer facing
Customer service jobs, where employees have to spend all their time dealing with angry customers and which offer few opportunities to interact with their colleagues, They can also generate dissatisfaction and stress.
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Prioritize cultivating relationships in the workplace
Developing bonds with teammates can be a big help to work smarter and also to improve their morale.
“Positive relationships at work lead to lower stress levels and fewer days when we come home angry.”explains Waldinger.
Next, a series of advices to improve the level of job satisfaction:
1. Try to find coworkers who share your interests. Form a group with them, like a book club or gaming community.
2. Don’t be afraid to ask for help or mentoring. Be prepared to help others too.
3. If possible, Try to find workplaces where you are allowed to communicate with your teammates about non-work-related topics.
