Flourish - eMag - Feb 25 - Flipbook - Page 52
QUIET THRIVING
AROUND THE WORLD
Workplace cultures differ signi昀椀cantly across continents, and so does
the approach to thriving at work. Here’s a closer look at how this concept
resonates globally:
North America:
Focusing on Flexibility and Growth
In the United States and Canada, 昀氀exible work
arrangements have become a priority for many
workers. According to a 2024 report by Gallup,
55% of North American workers cited a lack
of meaningful work as a major dissatisfaction
driver. Organisations addressing this have seen
an uptick in employee engagement.
Google, for instance, has introduced “micromastery days” where employees can dedicate
time to learning a new skill or solving a nonwork-related challenge.
This initiative has been linked to higher job
satisfaction and a sense of purpose among
employees.
Europe:
The Quest for Engagement
Europe is grappling with low workplace engagement. The UK, for example, has one
of the lowest engagement rates globally, with only 10% of employees feeling truly
engaged in their work, according to a 2024 report by Gallup. Quiet thriving is seen
as a way to counter this trend.
Countries like Denmark and Sweden are leading the way in fostering thriving
workplaces. The four-day workweek experiment in Iceland demonstrated that
shorter working hours can lead to increased productivity and employee happiness.
Quiet thriving here often revolves around using newfound 昀氀exibility to engage
deeply with meaningful tasks.
