Albanian workers struggle with high stress levels and job dissatisfaction, Gallup Report finds

A recent Gallup report titled State of the Global Workplace has shed light on the state of employee well-being and job satisfaction in Albania. According to the report, 46% of employees in the country experience daily work stress, positioning Albania as the sixth most stressed workforce in Europe, following Northern Cyprus, Malta, Greece, Cyprus, and Luxembourg.

Why is this relevant

This report comes at a time when Albania is facing shortages of manpower in many areas, both in the private and public sectors.

The report reveals that Albanian workers are among the most likely in Europe to seek alternative employment opportunities, with 42% actively searching for new jobs. This trend surpasses Italy, where 41% of workers are on the lookout for new career prospects.

In terms of professional development and workplace growth, Albania ranks low in comparison to its European counterparts. Only 34% of employees in the country report experiencing “positive progress” in their workplace.

The Gallup report highlights a pressing need for Albanian employers and policymakers to prioritize employee well-being. Albania has already taken initiatives towards investing in employee development. Notably, last year, the government established a new minimum wage and increased wages across all administrative sectors. Additionally, in early 2024, the government inaugurated the Minister of State for Public Administration and Anticorruption whose mission will be to strengthen existing human resources and revitalize public administration. With increasing competition in developing sectors, like tourism, businesses are reevaluating their approaches to employee treatment, training, and compensation to remain competitive.