Ghana Identified as 4th Most Stressful Country for Workers in Sub-Saharan Africa

According to the 2023 Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace report, Ghana has been classified as the fourth most stressful country for workers in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The survey by Gallup revealed that Ghanaian workers face daily stress, ranking the country among the top stress-inducing work environments in the region. Chad leads the list with the highest daily stress levels, followed by Uganda, Tanzania, and Sierra Leone. Ghana closely follows Sierra Leone as the fourth most stressful country for workers.

In Sub-Saharan Africa, 46% of workers encounter daily stress, with similar proportions among male and female workers. Despite the region’s recovery from the worst of the pandemic, employee stress remains at elevated levels.

The report underscores the importance for organizational leaders to address employee stress, as it has a significant impact on productivity and performance. Gallup highlights that employee engagement is crucial in reducing stress, surpassing the influence of the work location.

Gallup’s survey suggests that while the discussion on remote, hybrid, or on-site work continues, employee engagement is key to decreasing stress levels. Remote work provides flexibility, autonomy, and well-being, which are highly valued by today’s workforce.

Gallup conducts its surveys by collecting data from 1,000 individuals in each country, utilizing a set of core questions translated into major local languages. The responses reflect employed adults aged 15 and above.

The findings emphasize the need to address workplace stress and promote employee engagement to foster a healthy and productive workforce in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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