British workers are amongst the unhappiest in the world, according to The Global Workforce Index 2006 from Kelly Services.

It found 48% of British people claimed to be unhappy with their current job, and out of 28 countries, the UK ranked equal 23rd with Thailand.
Denmark has the happiest workforce, with 74% of employees saying they are satisfied with their jobs. Mexico and Sweden followed with 71%.

However, UK bosses fared better, receiving modest praise from workers who awarded them an average score of 6.7 out of 10. UK bosses were rated 11th amongst the 28 countries, the best bosses being found in Mexico, USA and Canada, and the worst in Sweden, Italy and Turkey.
Employers were rated on four attributes: communication, leadership, team spirit and delegation skills.

Steve Girdler, Kelly Services director of sales and marketing, says: "It is important to try and find what makes a contented and motivated workforce because workers who enjoy their work will make a more effective contribution to the performance of the organization.  If we listen to what workers say is important to them, they want a workplace with good morale, stimulating work, a degree of autonomy, and one where they receive feedback from their bosses."

The UK’s teachers are happier with their jobs than any other UK industry sector, and place their bosses in the top three nationally. UK workers employed in transport and distribution are the least happy (25%).