According to the 2025 European Workforce Study, Cyprus ranks near the bottom in Europe when it comes to job satisfaction, quality of leadership, and psychological safety at work.

As reported by Philenews, the study surveyed 24,938 employees from 19 countries. In Cyprus, only 53% of workers described their workplace as a positive environment—lower than the European average of 59%. In contrast, Denmark (75%), Norway (73%), and Sweden (68%) led the rankings. Greece and Italy scored even lower than Cyprus, with just 44% and 43% respectively.

Trust in management was also low in Cyprus. While 55% of European workers overall said they trust their senior leaders, only 54% of Cypriots shared that view. Top performers in this area were Denmark (64%), the Netherlands (63%), and Sweden (62%).

Employee loyalty appears to be an issue. In Cyprus, one in three workers plans to search for a new job this year, 21% are unsure, and 46% intend to stay in their current role. Austria reported the highest job retention rate, with 61% of employees happy in their jobs.

Flexible work options are also limited in Cyprus, with only 32% of employees having access to such arrangements—below the European average of 39%. In comparison, the Netherlands (57%) and Scandinavian countries (49%) offer much more flexibility.

When it comes to psychological safety, which is essential for creativity and innovation, Cyprus again lags behind. Only 49% of Cypriot employees feel emotionally secure at work, while Norway and Denmark lead with 64%, and Italy is lowest at 38%.

Tron Kleivane, who heads the study, emphasized that Europe is currently grappling with deep-rooted challenges like geopolitical instability, climate change, and technological advances, making it more critical than ever to understand how workplace culture and leadership impact resilience and performance.