Nigeria and Cameroon have emerged as leaders in employee well-being, according to the McKinsey Health Institute's 2023 survey. The survey, released on Thursday, reveals that both nations achieved impressive ratings of 69%, securing the 4th and 5th positions globally for employee well-being. Egypt follows closely at 63%.
Survey participants from Nigeria showcased remarkable statistics, with 72% reporting good social health, 69% in sound physical health, 79% experiencing strong spiritual well-being, and 79% enjoying excellent mental health. These percentages exceeded the global averages of 57%.
Cameroon, on the other hand, excelled in reducing workplace burnout, with a mere 9% of participants reporting such symptoms. Globally, the average burnout rate stood at 20%. Survey respondents from Cameroon exhibited robust well-being figures, with 74% in good social health, 63% in optimal physical health, 84% experiencing strong spiritual well-being, and 80% enjoying sound mental health.
Turkey claimed the top spot in global employee well-being, boasting a remarkable 78%. This was closely followed by India at 76% and China at 75%. In contrast, Japan ranked last with a mere 25%. The report emphasizes that employees reporting positive work experiences tend to enjoy better holistic health, demonstrate increased workplace innovation, and exhibit enhanced job performance.
The survey underscored that 22% of employees across 30 countries experience burnout symptoms at work, with significant variations observed between nations.
