A survey by American
Psychological Association (APA) found that employees who feel valued at
work are more likely to report better physical and mental health, as well as
higher levels of engagement, satisfaction and motivation, compared to those who
do not feel valued by their employers. The survey found that more than one in
five (21%) working Americans said they do not feel valued by their employers.
- 93% of those who feel valued by their employers said that they are motivated to do their best at work, versus 33% of those who do not feel valued.
- 88% of valued employees reported feeling engaged, versus 38% of those who do not feel valued.
- 21% of employees who feel valued said they intend to look for a new job in the next year, versus 50% of those who do not feel valued.
The survey also found that two out of five employees (41%)
reported typically feeling stress at work. Commonly cited causes of workplace
stress include low salaries (46%), lack of opportunity for growth or
advancement (41%), too heavy a workload (41%), long hours (37%) and unclear job
expectations (35%).
APA offers resources to employers for creating a
psychologically healthy workplace, including information on employee
involvement, work-life balance, employee growth and development, safety and
health, and employee recognition.