HP - Work Relationship Index

Just 28% of knowledge workers have a healthy relationship with work

67%

Business
Leaders

65%

IT Decision
Makers

57%

Knowledge
Workers

% of people who say that this is a pivotal time to redefine our relationships with work

65%+ of Knowledge Workers and Leaders are seeking a personalized experience at work

% of people who say that this is a pivotal time to redefine our relationships with work

83%

87%

87% of workers globally are willing to give up a portion of their salary to have a more personalized work experience

Employees who already have a more personalized experience have a better relationship with work

64%

Rather than being a job threat, AI drives a better relationship with work

In fact, 73% of those already using AI agree it makes their job easier

73%

Connection is a key component for a healthy relationship with work and most workers, leaders and ITDMs want to feel connected

Less than 1 in 2 knowledge workers in the US and UK don't feel connected to their colleagues

KWs

ITDMs

BLs

"The most important aspect of work is having a good relationship with colleagues and immediate management. We regularly collaborate which makes tasks easier"

When audiences were asked to describe what would make them happiest and most productive at work, several mentioned the importance of feeling connected to their colleagues and work

15,600 business leaders, IT decision makers and knowledge workers in 12 countries have spoken.

Click on the map to see the key Work Relationship Index findings from each country.

Japan

51%

of Japanese knowledge workers say its important for leaders to demonstrate emotional intelligence

88%

of Japanese knowledge workers are willing to give up a portion of their salary for any personalziation at work

53%

of Japanese knowledge workers say that having a better understanding of AI will help them advance their careers

Australia

23%

of knowledge workers believe their company gives them the proper tools to be successful at work.

92%

of Australian knowledge workers are willing to give up a portion of their salary for any personalization at work.

69%

of knowledge workers use AI at work, compared to 32% last year.

Indonesia

34%

of Indonesian knowledge workers trust leaders to make the right decisions for its people.

87%

of Indonesian knowledge workers sue AI at work

99%

of Indonesian business leaders acknowledge their ability to show empathy positively impacts employee wellbeing and growth.

India

91%

of business leaders in India are seeking a personalized experience.

35%

of Indian knowledge workers feel they have the proper equipment and tech to be successful working from home.

80%

of knowledge workers who utilize AI are customizing their use of AI to be more productive.

Germany

57%

of German knowledge workers say their company encourages them to voice their wants and needs

81%

of German knowledge workers are willing to give up a portion of their salary for any personalization at work

61%

of German knowledge workers use AI at work

France

53%

French knowledge workers use AI at work

61%

of French knowledge workers are seeking a personalized work experience

63%

of French knowledge workers say it's important for leaders to demonstrate emotional intelligence

Les professionnels du savoir sont des travailleurs qui mobilisent principalement leurs facultés cognitives, relationnelles, communicatives, en collaboration avec d’autres travailleurs et/ou avec des machines dans le cadre de leur activité professionnelle.

Spain

77%

of business leaders say this is a crucial moment in time to define our relationship with work

69%

of Spanish knowledge workers agree tailored solutions would incentivize them to stay with their companies longer.

68%

of AI users are already customizing their use of AI to be more productive.

United Kingdom

66%

of UK Knowledge workers use AI at work

68%

of knowledge workers say their senior leadership's ability to show empathy positively impacts their well-being

85%

of knowledge workers are willing to give up a portion of their salary for any personalization at work

Brazil

86%

of Brazilian business leaders are seeking a personalized experience at work.

82%

of Brazilian knowledge workers use AI at work with younger generations leading this change.

79%

of Brazilian knowledge workers agree personalization would improve their relationship with work.

Mexico

82%

of knowledge workers believe their company will choose the right tech to support hybrid work.

84%

of business leaders in Mexico are seeking a personalized experience at work.

76%

of Mexican knowledge workers say AI opens new opportunities for them to enjoy work

United States

84%

of knowledge workers are willing to give up a portion of their salary for any personalization at work

68%

of knowledge workers who use AI say it makes thier job easier

53%

of female business leaders are confident in their human skills, 12% more than male business leaders

Canada

68%

of Canadian knowledge workers agree personalization would improve their overall well being.

91%

of business leaders acknowledge their ability to show empathy positively impacts employee well-being and growth.

59%

of Canadian knowledge workers use AI at work, compared to 38% last year

Just 28% of knowledge workers have a healthy relationship with work

Just 28% of knowledge workers have a healthy relationship with work

65%+ of Knowledge Workers and Leaders are seeking a personalized experience at work

87% of workers globally are willing to give up a portion of their salary to have a more personalized work experience

Rather than being a job threat, AI drives a better relationship with work

Connection is a key component for a healthy relationship with work and most workers, leaders and ITDMs want to feel connected

15,600 business leaders, IT decision makers and knowledge workers in 12 countries have spoken.

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HP's 2024 Work Relationship Index reveals that the majority of people continue to experience an unhealthy work relationship.