Remote people are stressed, stationary people don't trust you. Poles at work 2026

Almost every third Pole (28%) does not trust their supervisor, over half (53%) experience severe stress at work every day, and 4 out of 10 employees (39%) are considering changing their place of employment – according to the ManpowerGroup “Talent Barometer” report published today.

From the one published on January 22 this year. ManpowerGroup's “Talent Barometer” report shows that More than half of employees (53%) declare daily stress.and this applies more often to women (54%) than men (53%). Generation Z (63%) and management staff (61%) are most at risk of burnout. However, the highest level of stress is experienced by people working remotely. As much as 61 percent of them admit that it accompanies them every day. For comparison, among stationary employees this percentage is 47%.

They trust stationary customers the least

65% of people declare trust in their superiors. employees. In turn, as many as 28 percent admits that he does not believe in his boss's good intentions.
This problem affects women (35%) more often than men (21%) and representatives of Generation X (32%). It turns out that people working full-time have the least trust in their superiors – as much as 38 percent. of them do not trust their boss. For comparison, among people working remotely and hybrid, only 16% declare lack of trust.

Every third Pole is afraid of losing his job

33% of people feel afraid of losing their job. Poles. People working remotely are most worried about this – as many as 55%. of them are afraid of job cuts. Among full-time employees, 31 percent express similar concern. Uncertainty affects men (35%) more often than women (32%), as well as representatives of younger generations – Zeteks (40%) and Millennials (37%).

More optimism among young people and those working remotely

Despite stress and fears, Polish employees show great faith in their own abilities. As much as 64 percent of them are convinced that they will find a new job within 6 months meeting their expectations. The most optimistic people are remote workers (72%) and hybrid workers (67%), as well as men (68%). However, among generations, Millennials (73%) and representatives of Generation Z (69%) are the most self-confident.

Work-life balance is still a challenge

Although 70 percent employees positively evaluate employers' support in the field of work-life balancealmost every fourth (23%) claims that this support is lacking. The problem is reported more often by women (25%) and representatives of generations X and Z. People who work stationary work assess the situation the worst – 32%. of them believe that their employer does not support them in maintaining work-life balance.

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