Sheffield is one of the top 5 happiest places to work in the UK
Are you happy in your job?
Are you happy in your job?
Research conducted by professional networking website LinkedIn has revealed that 43% of workers in Sheffield are happy in their job.
Ranked joint fifth in the UK with Manchester, 55% of workers in Sheffield said that relationships with their colleagues is the most important factor about their work, while 46% of workers said salary was most important.
In the same survey 48% of Sheffield professionals said they would willingly take a pay cut to be happier at work whilst 36% said they would take a pay-cut for a better work-life balance.
Danielle Restivo, Director of UK and Global Communications at LinkedIn said "Having a fulfilling job can have a big impact on overall happiness and success at work.
"Itâs our mission to help professionals across the globe to find jobs that they love."
The research has also revealed that on average people stay in their job for 5.7 years which is a year less than the global average. Those classed as Generation X (45-54) are the most loyal staying with their current employer for 6.9 years on average, whereas those aged 16-24 stay for just 4.7 years.
Most Fulfilling places to work in the UK: 1. Brighton (48%) = 2. Glasgow and Leeds (45%) = 4. Manchester and Sheffield (43%) 6. Edinburgh (42%) =7. Birmingham and Southampton (41%) = 9. London, Liverpool and Cardiff (39%)
Are you happy in your job, or are you counting the minutes to the end of the day?