The City and Guilds annual Happiness Index survey for the UK has just been published.

Results:

• 32% of all employees unhappy
• North overall happier than South (Scotland 24% v London 5%)
• North East happiest region in England
• Florists and hairdresses happiest. Office workers less so. HR people least happy
• Delta between what managers think about employee motivation and what employees themselves say

• Top 6 contributions to happiness (in ranked order)
• Being appreciated
• Financial rewards
• Feel doing worthwhile
• Flexible working conditions
• Scope for progression
• Support for training and development