Rabat– A recent Gallup report, “State of the Global Workplace: The Voice of Employees Worldwide,” reveals that 69% of Moroccan workers are actively seeking new employment, signaling widespread dissatisfaction with workplace conditions.
The study examines global employee well-being and mental health in Africa and the Middle East region, highlighting the influence of economic, political, and leadership factors on workplace engagement.
Its key findings underscore regional differences in employee satisfaction and stress levels, reflecting broader global challenges in the labor market.
The report has revealed that Morocco ranks second in the MENA region for the percentage of workers actively seeking new job opportunities. This statistic highlights a significant level of dissatisfaction with current employment conditions.
According to the report, only the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has over the past year seen a higher percentage of workers eager to explore alternative career paths.
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While Morocco may face challenges in terms of job satisfaction, the country performs slightly better in terms of employee engagement. Ranking ninth in the MENA region, 14% of Moroccan workers reported a strong sense of engagement within their workplaces. In comparison, the UAE leads the region with a 29% engagement rate, followed by Saudi Arabia at 28%.
Only 16% of Moroccans reported feeling “fulfilled” when asked about overall life satisfaction, ranking the country near the bottom of the MENA region. In comparison, Israel leads with 69%, followed by the UAE (50%), and Saudi Arabia (49%).
Neighboring nations like Tunisia, Egypt, and Lebanon fare even worse, with Morocco slightly above them. Workplace stress is another pressing issue, with 45% of Moroccan workers experiencing daily stress, placing the country 9th in the region, according to the Gallup report.
In Morocco, 34% of workers report experiencing daily anger, a figure lower than in countries like Turkey, Iraq, and Lebanon, where rates exceed 40%. However, this still indicates a notable level of emotional strain within the Moroccan workforce.
