Workers in Leeds are the happiest in the North of England
Are you happy in your job?
Are you happy in your job?
Research conducted by professional networking website LinkedIn has revealed that Leeds has the most fulfilled workers in the North of England with nearly half happy in their job.
Ranked joint second in the UK with Glasgow, 51% of workers in Leeds said that salary is the most important factor about their work, although 38% of workers would be willing to take a pay cut to be happier at work, compared to a national average of 58%.
In the same survey 56% of Leeds professionals said they would be willing to take a pay cut if they could work abroad, while 67% said they would take a pay cut to work for an SME.
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?