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Workplace Happiness Index

Workplace Happiness Index: Singapore

What makes Singaporean workers happy — and how employers can build a happier, more productive workplace.

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How happy are Singapore's workers? Workplace Happiness Index: Singapore reveals what makes Singapore's workers happy - and how employers can respond.

Conducted by Jobstreet by SEEK with independent agency Nature between October and November 2025, the study surveyed 1,000 individuals currently in the employment market, aged 18 to 64, and living in Singapore.

Only 56% of Singapore Workers are Happy, Despite 8 in 10 Believing Happiness is Possible

Jobstreet by SEEK’s latest study finds burnout, purpose gaps and inequality are behind Singapore’s rank as one of the lowest workplace happiness rate in APAC, behind Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia and Australia.

Top 3 drivers of happiness at work (ordered by importance)

Gen X

Millennials

Gen Z

  1. Purpose at work

  2. Senior leadership

  3. Your company culture

  1. Purpose at work

  2. Your company culture

  3. Career progression opportunities

  1. Flexible working arrangements

  2. Career progression opportunities

  3. Salary

Happiness statements

0%

less likely to change jobs if they are happy at work

0%

are open to working at a less prestigious company for better work culture

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