# Unhappy Workers Could Slash Global GDP by 9%! 😟

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/unhappy-workers-could-slash-global-gdp-by-9/291302>\
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**Created:** [September 13, 2024, 5:15pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/unhappy-workers-could-slash-global-gdp-by-9/291302 "2024-09-13T17:15:59Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 13, 2024, 5:15pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/unhappy-workers-could-slash-global-gdp-by-9/291302/1 "2024-09-13T17:15:59Z")

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**Summary:**

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1. Massive Economic Impact  
Gallup estimates that low employee engagement costs the global economy a staggering $8.9 trillion, equivalent to 9% of global GDP, due to widespread negative emotions among workers.

2. Prevalent Negative Emotions  
The report reveals that 20% of global workers feel lonely, angry, or sad daily, and 41% experience stress regularly, with remote workers and younger employees being the most affected.

3. Engagement vs. Well-being  
Engaged employees thrive and experience high levels of enjoyment, whereas disengaged workers face stress and negative emotions that can be as detrimental as unemployment, highlighting the urgent need for improved workplace engagement.

**Read more at:** [CNN](https://cnn.com)