More than half of Romanian employees say they do not feel valued by their employer, according to a study by the APSAP training center cited by Digi24.
The study shows that 55% of private sector employees feel unappreciated by their employers and express significant concerns about their work. Similarly, 63% of public sector employees feel unmotivated at work and believe their work is not valued.
When asked about their motivation to excel at work, employees generally feel more motivated in the private sector than in the public sector (the ratio is 45% to 37%).
The study also shows that the biggest fear of Romanian workers is not having free time. Nevertheless, over 27% of respondents would choose a challenging job if it offered motivating financial benefits.
The second biggest fear is making big mistakes or failing on important projects, followed by the fear of being overworked.
Flexibility in working hours and a good balance between private and professional life are important motivating factors for employees. This is confirmed by 48% of employees in the private sector and 29% of employees in the public sector. The need for recognition and appreciation from colleagues and superiors is the second most important motivating factor, with an equal share of 30% in both sectors.
The survey was conducted with a sample of over 2,000 employees in Romania who had participated in authorized professional development courses.
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