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Employees Left Feeling Like Leadership In Workplace Is Out Of Touch

Thursday, 8 June 2023 10:07

45% of employees feel burned out.

More than half of workers feel leadership in the workplace is out of touch, and 45% feel burned out.

A Microsoft Ireland survey found a lack of confidence in leadership, well-being challenges, lack of professional recognition and work-life balance were the top drivers behind why workers changed roles in the last 12 months.

However, 77% highlighted they're happy at work, while 66% feel they have the right work-life balance.

General Manager of Microsoft Ireland, Anne Sheehan, says the research aims to highlight issues which can be addressed to improve the lives of employees:

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