South Africa, Jan. 28 -- According to the Harvard Business Review, people are increasingly unhappy at work. One in five employees report that their job negatively affects their mental health, a third describe their workplace as isolated or impersonal, and more than 40% experience significant stress.

Understanding these challenges is essential for organisations seeking not only to survive but to build a resilient, engaged, and healthy workforce in an unpredictable world.

Job hugging in the modern workplace

In the past, unhappy employees often left in search of better opportunities. However, as we approach 2026, a different trend is emerging. Despite dissatisfaction, many people are choosing to stick it out, doing only the minimum to get...