Nearly 50% of Indian employees are actively seeking new job opportunities, according to Gallup’s latest State of the Global Workplace 2025 report. The survey shows growing dissatisfaction in India’s workforce, with high levels of daily stress and anger among employees contributing to this trend.
South Asia Struggles With Engagement and Wellbeing
The report identifies South Asia — including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan — as the region with the lowest number of thriving employees globally. At the same time, it has the highest rate of workers experiencing daily emotional distress such as anger and stress.
India Records Sharp Decline in Engagement
Employee engagement in India has dropped from 33% to 30% in the past year. Engagement reflects how involved and enthusiastic employees are about their jobs. According to Gallup, lower engagement is closely linked to poor workplace experiences and unmet employee needs.
In 2024, this global drop in engagement has led to an estimated $438 billion loss in productivity worldwide. In India, the report says this disengagement is leading to burnout, emotional exhaustion, and a desire to exit current roles.
Daily Stress and Anger Are Common at Work
About 30% of Indian employees report experiencing daily stress, and 34% say they feel anger on a daily basis. These rates are far higher than other countries — for example, only 6% of workers in Finland, the world’s happiest country, report feeling daily anger.
The mental burden faced by Indian workers is now a key concern for employers and policymakers alike.
Mass Job Switching Likely
The Gallup report also indicates that 49% of Indian workers are either watching or actively seeking new job opportunities. This high “intent to leave” signals widespread dissatisfaction and could lead to increased employee turnover in the coming months.
As the Indian job market evolves, companies will need to address workplace culture, mental health support, and career development if they hope to retain top talent.
