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The Global Employee Monitor

Country Deep Dives

Using data collected in the third quarter of 2026, this section provides a country-level view of workers’ perspectives on the following: satisfaction with job characteristics, retention, job searching and turnover intent, performance, quality of life, the economy, and the frequency and type of AI usage among workers.

  • North America
    • Canada
    • Mexico
    • United States
  • South America
    • Argentina
    • Brazil
  • Europe
    • France
    • Germany
    • Italy
    • Turkey
    • United Kingdom
  • Asia
    • China
    • India
    • Indonesia
    • Japan
    • Saudi Arabia
    • South Korea
    • United Arab Emirates
  • Africa
    • Ghana
    • Kenya
    • Nigeria
    • Rwanda
    • South Africa
    • Tanzania
    • Uganda
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Argentina

  • Job Satisfaction: The highest satisfaction was with their physical safety (62%), while the lowest satisfaction was with their CEO (36%).
  • Retention: 65% of workers said they are more inclined to stay at their jobs than leave.
  • Turnover Intent: 32% of workers said they have actively searched for a new job in the last 12 months, and 20% said they have seriously considered quitting their jobs.
  • Job Performance: Workers were most likely to agree that they follow through on their work responsibilities (93%).
  • Quality of Life: Their relationships with their families received the highest favorable ratings among the quality-of-life indicators (72%), while the economic conditions in their country received the lowest (11%).
  • Economic Opportunities: 56% of workers said the economic opportunities in their country are either much worse (27%) or somewhat worse (29%) than those in countries in their surrounding region.
  • AI Usage: Generative AI (GenAI) is the most commonly used type of AI when working, with 34% using it either always (7%) or often (27%).

Australia

  • Job Satisfaction: The highest satisfaction was with their physical safety (69%), while the lowest satisfaction was with their career advancement opportunities (47%).
  • Retention: 65% of workers said they are more inclined to stay at their jobs than leave.
  • Turnover Intent: 27% of workers said they have actively searched for a new job in the last 12 months, and 24% said they have seriously considered quitting their jobs.
  • Job Performance: Workers were most likely to agree that they follow through on their work responsibilities (92%).
  • Quality of Life: Their relationships with their families received the highest favorable ratings among the quality-of-life indicators (66%), while the economic conditions in their country received the lowest (26%).
  • Economic Opportunities: 34% of workers said the economic opportunities in their country are either much better (9%) or somewhat better (25%) than those in countries in their surrounding region, outpacing the 25% who rated them worse.
  • AI Usage: GenAI is the most commonly used type of AI when working, with 29% using it either always (7%) or often (22%).

Brazil

  • Job Satisfaction: The highest satisfaction was with their fair and respectful work environment (75%), while the lowest satisfaction was with their CEO (55%).
  • Retention: 70% of workers said they are more inclined to stay at their jobs than leave.
  • Turnover Intent: 31% of workers said they have actively searched for a new job in the last 12 months, and 23% said they have seriously considered quitting their jobs.
  • Job Performance: Workers were most likely to agree that they consistently meet the key requirements of their job (98%).
  • Quality of Life: Their relationships with their families received the highest favorable ratings among the quality-of-life indicators (81%), while the economic conditions in their country received the lowest (25%).
  • Economic Opportunities: 46% of workers said the economic opportunities in their country are either much worse (14%) or somewhat worse (32%) than those in countries in their surrounding region.
  • AI Usage: GenAI is the most commonly used type of AI when working, with 48% using it either always (14%) or often (34%).

Canada

  • Job Satisfaction: The highest satisfaction was with their physical safety (71%), while the lowest satisfaction was with their career advancement opportunities (45%).
  • Retention: 63% of workers said they are more inclined to stay at their jobs than leave.
  • Turnover Intent: 32% of workers said they have actively searched for a new job in the last 12 months, and 25% said they have seriously considered quitting their jobs.
  • Job Performance: Workers were least likely to say they come up with new or useful ideas to improve processes, products, or services (72%).
  • Quality of Life: Their relationships with their friends and living conditions received the highest favorable ratings among the quality-of-life indicators (60% each), while the economic conditions in their country received the lowest (22%).
  • Economic Opportunities: More than a quarter of workers said the economic opportunities in their country are either much worse (7%) or somewhat worse (20%) than those in countries in their surrounding region.
  • AI Usage: Optimization or decision AI is the most commonly used type of AI when working, with 23% using it either always (5%) or often (18%).

China

  • Job Satisfaction: The highest satisfaction was with their physical safety (70%), while the lowest satisfaction was with flexible schedules (51%).
  • Retention: 76% of workers said they are more inclined to stay at their jobs than leave.
  • Turnover Intent: 20% of workers said they have actively searched for a new job in the last 12 months, and 22% said they have seriously considered quitting their jobs.
  • Job Performance: Workers were least likely to say they contribute positively to their work beyond their formal responsibilities (59%).
  • Quality of Life: Their relationships with their families received the highest favorable ratings among the quality-of-life indicators (65%), while the job market conditions in their country received the lowest (41%).
  • Economic Opportunities: 13% of workers said the economic opportunities in their country are either much worse (3%) or somewhat worse (10%) than those in countries in their surrounding region.
  • AI Usage: GenAI is the most commonly used type of AI when working, with 46% using it either always (11%) or often (35%).

France

  • Job Satisfaction: The highest satisfaction was with their autonomy (56%), while the lowest satisfaction was with their career advancement opportunities (28%).
  • Retention: 58% of workers said they are more inclined to stay at their jobs than leave.
  • Turnover Intent: 26% of workers said they have actively searched for a new job in the last 12 months, and 27% said they have seriously considered quitting their jobs.
  • Job Performance: Workers were least likely to say they come up with new or useful ideas to improve processes, products, or services (64%).
  • Quality of Life: Their relationships with their families received the highest favorable ratings among the quality-of-life indicators (62%), while economic conditions in their country received the lowest (9%).
  • Economic Opportunities: Almost half (49%) of workers said economic opportunities in their country are either much worse (17%) or somewhat worse (32%) than those in countries in their surrounding region.
  • AI Usage: GenAI and optimization AI were the most commonly used types of AI when working, with 19% using them either always or often.

Germany

  • Job Satisfaction: The highest satisfaction was with their job security (79%), while the lowest satisfaction was with their career advancement opportunities (47%).
  • Retention: 69% of workers said they are more inclined to stay at their jobs than leave.
  • Turnover Intent: 25% of workers said they have actively searched for a new job in the last 12 months, and 24% said they have seriously considered quitting their jobs.
  • Job Performance: Workers were least likely to say they come up with new ideas to improve processes, products, or services (62%).
  • Quality of Life: Their relationships with their families received the highest favorable ratings among the quality-of-life indicators (65%), while economic conditions in their country received the lowest (18%).
  • Economic Opportunities: Almost half (45%) of workers said economic opportunities in their country are either much worse (17%) or somewhat worse (28%) than those in countries in their surrounding region.
  • AI Usage: GenAI is the most commonly used type of AI when working, with 19% using it either always (2%) or often (17%).

Ghana

  • Job Satisfaction: The highest satisfaction was with their physical safety and skill usage opportunities (65% each), while the lowest satisfaction was with their pay (35%).
  • Retention: 44% of workers said they are more inclined to stay at their jobs than leave.
  • Turnover Intent: 49% of workers said they have actively searched for a new job in the last 12 months, and 32% said they have seriously considered quitting their jobs.
  • Job Performance: Workers were least likely to say the quality of their work exceeds expectations (71%).
  • Quality of Life: Their relationships with their families received the highest favorable ratings among the quality-of-life indicators (77%), while economic conditions in their country received the lowest (12%).
  • Economic Opportunities: Nearly one-third (31%) of workers said economic opportunities in their country are either much worse (8%) or somewhat worse (23%) than those in countries in their surrounding region.
  • AI Usage: GenAI is the most commonly used type of AI when working, with 47% using it either always (15%) or often (32%).

India

  • Job Satisfaction: The highest satisfaction was with their fair and respectful work environment (77%), while the lowest satisfaction was with their CEO (58%).
  • Retention: 52% of workers said they are more inclined to stay at their jobs than leave.
  • Turnover Intent: 50% of workers said they have actively searched for a new job in the last 12 months, and 22% said they have seriously considered quitting their jobs.
  • Job Performance: Workers were least likely to say the quality of their work exceeds expectations (80%).
  • Quality of Life: Their relationships with their families received the highest favorable ratings among the quality-of-life indicators (84%), while job market conditions in their country received the lowest (37%).
  • Economic Opportunities: Nearly half (48%) of workers said economic opportunities in their country are either somewhat better (34%) or much better (14%) than those in countries in their surrounding region.
  • AI Usage: GenAI is the most commonly used type of AI when working, with 66% using it either always (27%) or often (39%).

Indonesia

  • Job Satisfaction: The highest satisfaction was with their physical safety (70%), while the lowest satisfaction was with their CEO (41%).
  • Retention: 63% of workers said they are more inclined to stay at their jobs than leave.
  • Turnover Intent: 44% of workers said they have actively searched for a new job in the last 12 months, and 32% said they have seriously considered quitting their jobs.
  • Job Performance: Workers were least likely to say the quality of their work exceeds expectations (64%).
  • Quality of Life: Their relationships with their families received the highest favorable ratings among the quality-of-life indicators (78%), while economic conditions in their country received the lowest (19%).
  • Economic Opportunities: 3 in 5 workers (60%) said economic opportunities in their country are either much worse (20%) or somewhat worse (40%) than those in countries in their surrounding region.
  • AI Usage: GenAI is the most commonly used type of AI when working, with 55% using it either always (9%) or often (46%).

Italy

  • Job Satisfaction: The highest satisfaction was with their job security (53%), while the lowest satisfaction was with their CEO and career advancement opportunities (30% each).
  • Retention: 64% of workers said they are more inclined to stay at their jobs than leave.
  • Turnover Intent: 25% of workers said they have actively searched for a new job in the last 12 months, and 28% said they have seriously considered quitting their jobs.
  • Job Performance: Workers were least likely to say the quality of their work exceeds expectations (61%).
  • Quality of Life: Their relationships with their families received the highest favorable ratings among the quality-of-life indicators (61%), while economic conditions and job market conditions in their country received the lowest (16% each).
  • Economic Opportunities: More than half (55%) of workers said economic opportunities in their country are either much worse (20%) or somewhat worse (35%) than those in countries in their surrounding region.
  • AI Usage: GenAI is the most commonly used type of AI when working, with 30% using it either always (8%) or often (22%).

Japan

  • Job Satisfaction: The highest satisfaction was with their work/life balance (51%), while the lowest satisfaction was with their manager (25%).
  • Retention: 60% of workers said they are more inclined to stay at their jobs than leave.
  • Turnover Intent: 24% of workers said they have actively searched for a new job in the last 12 months, and 21% said they have seriously considered quitting their jobs.
  • Job Performance: Workers were least likely to say they come up with new or useful ideas to improve processes, products, or services (43%).
  • Quality of Life: Their relationships with their families received the highest favorable ratings among the quality-of-life indicators (49%), while economic conditions in their country received the lowest (9%).
  • Economic Opportunities: Nearly half (45%) of workers said economic opportunities in their country are either much worse (7%) or somewhat worse (38%) than those in countries in their surrounding region.
  • AI Usage: GenAI is the most commonly used type of AI when working, with 16% using it either always (6%) or often (10%).

Kenya

  • Job Satisfaction: The highest satisfaction was with their job responsibility clarity and physical safety (73% each), while the lowest satisfaction was with their pay (38%).
  • Retention: 51% of workers said they are more inclined to stay at their jobs than leave.
  • Turnover Intent: 55% of workers said they have actively searched for a new job in the last 12 months, and 27% said they have seriously considered quitting their jobs.
  • Job Performance: Workers were least likely to say the quality of their work exceeds expectations (82%).
  • Quality of Life: Their relationships with their families received the highest favorable ratings among the quality-of-life indicators (79%), while economic conditions in their country received the lowest (11%).
  • Economic Opportunities: Nearly half (47%) of workers said economic opportunities in their country are either much worse (15%) or somewhat worse (32%) than those in countries in their surrounding region.
  • AI Usage: GenAI is the most commonly used type of AI when working, with 49% using it either always (13%) or often (36%).

Mexico

  • Job Satisfaction: The highest satisfaction was with their job responsibility clarity (74%), while the lowest satisfaction was with their manager (57%).
  • Retention: 70% of workers said they are more inclined to stay at their jobs than leave.
  • Turnover Intent: 26% of workers said they have actively searched for a new job in the last 12 months, and 19% said they have seriously considered quitting their jobs.
  • Job Performance: Workers were least likely to say they come up with new or useful ideas to improve processes, products, or services (80%).
  • Quality of Life: Their relationships with their families received the highest favorable ratings among the quality-of-life indicators (86%), while economic conditions in their country received the lowest (37%).
  • Economic Opportunities: One-third (33%) of workers said economic opportunities in their country are either much worse (7%) or somewhat worse (26%) than those in countries in their surrounding region.
  • AI Usage: GenAI is the most commonly used type of AI when working, with 35% using it either always (5%) or often (30%).

Nigeria

  • Job Satisfaction: The highest satisfaction was with their meaningful work (74%), while the lowest satisfaction was with their pay (48%).
  • Retention: 54% of workers said they are more inclined to stay at their jobs than leave.
  • Turnover Intent: 39% of workers said they have actively searched for a new job in the last 12 months, and 32% said they have seriously considered quitting their jobs.
  • Job Performance: Workers were least likely to say the quality of their work exceeds expectations (83%).
  • Quality of Life: Their relationships with their families received the highest favorable ratings among the quality-of-life indicators (84%), while economic conditions in their country received the lowest (8%).
  • Economic Opportunities: Nearly two-thirds (65%) of workers said economic opportunities in their country are either much worse (28%) or somewhat worse (37%) than those in countries in their surrounding region.
  • AI Usage: GenAI is the most commonly used type of AI when working, with 53% using it either always (23%) or often (30%).

Rwanda

  • Job Satisfaction: The highest satisfaction was with their physical safety (62%), while the lowest satisfaction was with their pay (39%).
  • Retention: 44% of workers said they are more inclined to stay at their jobs than leave.
  • Turnover Intent: 72% of workers said they have actively searched for a new job in the last 12 months, and 34% said they have seriously considered quitting their jobs.
  • Job Performance: Workers were least likely to say the quality of their work exceeds expectations (66%).
  • Quality of Life: Their relationships with their families received the highest favorable ratings among the quality-of-life indicators (80%), while the cost of living relative to wages in their country received the lowest (25%).
  • Economic Opportunities: More than half (58%) of workers said economic opportunities in their country are either somewhat better (47%) or much better (11%) than those in countries in their surrounding region.
  • AI Usage: GenAI is the most commonly used type of AI when working, with 42% using it either always (10%) or often (32%).

Saudi Arabia

  • Job Satisfaction: The highest satisfaction was with their meaningful work (78%), while the lowest satisfaction was with their CEO (66%).
  • Retention: 68% of workers said they are more inclined to stay at their jobs than leave.
  • Turnover Intent: 40% of workers said they have actively searched for a new job in the last 12 months, and 26% said they have seriously considered quitting their jobs.
  • Job Performance: Workers were least likely to say they come up with new or useful ideas to improve processes, products, or services (85%).
  • Quality of Life: Their relationships with their families received the highest favorable ratings among the quality-of-life indicators (86%), while financial health received the lowest (61%).
  • Economic Opportunities: Nearly three-quarters (74%) of workers said economic opportunities in their country are either somewhat better (31%) or much better (43%) than those in countries in their surrounding region.
  • AI Usage: GenAI is the most commonly used type of AI when working, with 53% using it either always (21%) or often (32%).

South Africa

  • Job Satisfaction: The highest satisfaction was with their physical safety (81%), while the lowest satisfaction was with their pay (59%).
  • Retention: 64% of workers said they are more inclined to stay at their jobs than leave.
  • Turnover Intent: 39% of workers said they have actively searched for a new job in the last 12 months, and 25% said they have seriously considered quitting their jobs.
  • Job Performance: Workers were least likely to say they come up with new or useful ideas to improve processes, products, or services (86%).
  • Quality of Life: Their relationships with their families received the highest favorable ratings among the quality-of-life indicators (79%), while economic conditions in their country received the lowest (14%).
  • Economic Opportunities: Just over half (51%) of workers said economic opportunities in their country are either much worse (20%) or somewhat worse (31%) than those in countries in their surrounding region.
  • AI Usage: GenAI is the most commonly used type of AI when working, with 37% using it either always (10%) or often (27%).

South Korea

  • Job Satisfaction: The highest satisfaction was with their meaningful work (43%), while the lowest satisfaction was with their fair and respectful work environment (30%).
  • Retention: 44% of workers said they are more inclined to stay at their jobs than leave.
  • Turnover Intent: 44% of workers said they have actively searched for a new job in the last 12 months, and 39% said they have seriously considered quitting their jobs.
  • Job Performance: Workers were least likely to say they come up with new or useful ideas to improve processes, products, or services (45%).
  • Quality of Life: Their relationships with their families received the highest favorable ratings among the quality-of-life indicators (45%), while economic conditions in their country received the lowest (25%).
  • Economic Opportunities: 35% of workers said economic opportunities in their country are either much worse (5%) or somewhat worse (30%) than those in countries in their surrounding region.
  • AI Usage: Optimization or decision AI is the most commonly used type of AI when working, with 39% using it either always (13%) or often (26%).

Tanzania

  • Job Satisfaction: The highest satisfaction was with their fair and respectful work environment (66%), while the lowest satisfaction was with their pay (42%).
  • Retention: 46% of workers said they are more inclined to stay at their jobs than leave.
  • Turnover Intent: 65% of workers said they have actively searched for a new job in the last 12 months, and 33% said they have seriously considered quitting their jobs.
  • Job Performance: Workers were least likely to say the quality of their work exceeds expectations (77%).
  • Quality of Life: Their relationships with their families received the highest favorable ratings among the quality-of-life indicators (84%), while economic conditions in their country received the lowest (17%).
  • Economic Opportunities: 39% of workers said economic opportunities in their country are either much worse (9%) or somewhat worse (30%) than those in countries in their surrounding region.
  • AI Usage: GenAI is the most commonly used type of AI when working, with 46% using it either always (13%) or often (33%).

Turkey

  • Job Satisfaction: The highest satisfaction was with their fair and respectful work environment (67%), while the lowest satisfaction was with their flexible schedules (47%).
  • Retention: 70% of workers said they are more inclined to stay at their jobs than leave.
  • Turnover Intent: 26% of workers said they have actively searched for a new job in the last 12 months, and 28% said they have seriously considered quitting their jobs.
  • Job Performance: Workers were least likely to say the quality of their work exceeds expectations (65%).
  • Quality of Life: Their relationships with their families received the highest favorable ratings among the quality-of-life indicators (75%), while economic conditions in their country received the lowest (14%).
  • Economic Opportunities: 58% of workers said economic opportunities in their country are either much worse (24%) or somewhat worse (34%) than those in countries in their surrounding region.
  • AI Usage: GenAI is the most commonly used type of AI when working, with 38% using it either always (11%) or often (27%).

United Arab Emirates

  • Job Satisfaction: The highest satisfaction was with their meaningful work (78%), while the lowest satisfaction was with their flexible schedules (59%).
  • Retention: 61% of workers said they are more inclined to stay at their jobs than leave.
  • Turnover Intent: 40% of workers said they have actively searched for a new job in the last 12 months, and 31% said they have seriously considered quitting their jobs.
  • Job Performance: Workers were least likely to say they come up with new or useful ideas to improve processes, products, or services (85%).
  • Quality of Life: Their relationships with their families received the highest favorable ratings among the quality-of-life indicators (86%), while the cost of living relative to wages in their country received the lowest (48%).
  • Economic Opportunities: Nearly two-thirds (66%) of workers said economic opportunities in their country are either somewhat better (34%) or much better (32%) than those in countries in their surrounding region.
  • AI Usage: GenAI is the most commonly used type of AI when working, with 64% using it either always (27%) or often (37%).

Uganda

  • Job Satisfaction: The highest satisfaction was with their fair and respectful work environment (63%), while the lowest satisfaction was with their pay (29%).
  • Retention: 38% of workers said they are more inclined to stay at their jobs than leave.
  • Turnover Intent: 62% of workers said they have actively searched for a new job in the last 12 months, and 35% said they have seriously considered quitting their jobs.
  • Job Performance: Workers were least likely to say the quality of their work exceeds expectations (70%).
  • Quality of Life: Their relationships with their families received the highest favorable ratings among the quality-of-life indicators (73%), while economic conditions in their country received the lowest (8%).
  • Economic Opportunities: Nearly two-thirds (65%) of workers said economic opportunities in their country are either much worse (16%) or somewhat worse (49%) than those in countries in their surrounding region.
  • AI Usage: GenAI is the most commonly used type of AI when working, with 35% using it either always (9%) or often (26%).

U.K.

  • Job Satisfaction: The highest satisfaction was with their physical safety (71%), while the lowest satisfaction was with their CEO (43%).
  • Retention: 68% of workers said they are more inclined to stay at their jobs than leave.
  • Turnover Intent: 36% of workers said they have actively searched for a new job in the last 12 months, and 27% said they have seriously considered quitting their jobs.
  • Job Performance: Workers were least likely to say they come up with new or useful ideas to improve processes, products, or services (70%).
  • Quality of Life: Their relationships with their families received the highest favorable ratings among the quality-of-life indicators (69%), while economic conditions in their country received the lowest (17%).
  • Economic Opportunities: 34% of workers said economic opportunities in their country are either much worse (6%) or somewhat worse (28%) than those in countries in their surrounding region.
  • AI Usage: GenAI is the most commonly used type of AI when working, with 34% using it either always (11%) or often (23%).

U.S.

  • Job Satisfaction: The highest satisfaction was with their physical safety (74%), while the lowest satisfaction was with their CEO (52%).
  • Retention: 66% of workers said they are more inclined to stay at their jobs than leave.
  • Turnover Intent: 37% of workers said they have actively searched for a new job in the last 12 months, and 26% said they have seriously considered quitting their jobs.
  • Job Performance: Workers were least likely to say they come up with new or useful ideas to improve processes, products, or services (71%).
  • Quality of Life: Their relationships with their friends received the highest favorable ratings among the quality-of-life indicators (66%), while economic conditions in their country and the cost of living relative to wages in their country received the lowest (22% each).
  • Economic Opportunities: 27% of workers said economic opportunities in their country are either much worse (9%) or somewhat worse (18%) than those in countries in their surrounding region.
  • AI Usage: GenAI is the most commonly used type of AI when working, with 26% using it either always (9%) or often (17%).

Zimbabwe

  • Job Satisfaction: The highest satisfaction was with their physical safety (63%), while the lowest satisfaction was with their pay (23%).
  • Retention: 34% of workers said they are more inclined to stay at their jobs than leave.
  • Turnover Intent: 64% of workers said they have actively searched for a new job in the last 12 months, and 42% said they have seriously considered quitting their jobs.
  • Job Performance: Workers were least likely to say the quality of their work exceeds expectations (77%).
  • Quality of Life: Their relationships with their families received the highest favorable ratings among the quality-of-life indicators (74%), while economic conditions in their country received the lowest (10%).
  • Economic Opportunities: 7 in 10 workers (70%) said economic opportunities in their country are either much worse (32%) or somewhat worse (38%) than those in countries in their surrounding region.
  • AI Usage: GenAI is the most commonly used type of AI when working, with 46% using it either always (13%) or often (33%).

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