New research from Ideagen reveals that 46% of aviation workers witnessed colleagues cutting corners due to apathy in the past year – 10% higher than the average across critical industries.
The ‘Resilience nation’ report surveyed over 4,000 individuals in the US, UK, and Australia, working in critical industries such as energy, aviation, healthcare and financial services, shedding light on workplace resilience and compliance challenges.
The findings also show that over a third of aviation workers saw colleagues risking their own safety, with Australia reporting the highest levels (46%). Non-compliance with processes was another concern, noted by 42% of respondents.
Ben Dorks, chief executive of Ideagen, said: “Workers are facing growing pressures in and out of the workplace. People are being asked to deliver more at work when their resilience is being challenged by economic and political headwinds. Ultimately, this is having a determinantal impact on business productivity, workplace health and safety and the quality of work produced, as well as further reducing the resilience of the nation at large.
“People are optimistic that emerging tech and AI will ultimately lighten the load – but they’re not yet feeling the benefits. It’s a gap that now, more than ever, business leaders must look to close and support their workforce to ensure their staff remain safe and compliance needs are met across the business.”
The report highlights inflation, supply chain issues, and cost-of-living pressures as top stressors for aviation employees. Despite this, 78% feel more resilient than last year, with optimism about AI and technology helping to lighten workloads.
In addition, people are calling for more focus on re-skilling and upskilling, particularly in the UK and Australia, while over a quarter of workers in the US and UK also want more say in business strategy.
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