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Getting along with colleagues as important as salary, study finds
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June 4, 2024
In celebration of International Week of Happiness at Work (September 20th to 26th), market research firm Milieu Insight released the results of their Happiness at Work survey which involved the participation of more than 6,800 professionals across Southeast Asia.
The study found that both salary and getting along with colleagues top the chart at 42 per cent, and that a close second is reasonable work arrangement (i.e. a flexible work schedule), with 35 per cent of respondents saying it is what dictates whether or not they’re happy at work.
Source: AsiaOne
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