The international Workmonitor 2025 survey by Randstad, which involved employees from 35 countries worldwide, has revealed that the main reason Greek workers resign is a toxic workplace.
As noted workers in Greece align with the international average on many issues, however, there are significant deviations as well, one of which is that significantly more workers in Greece, compared to abroad, report that a toxic work environment has led them to resign at least once.
56% of Greek workers say they would quit a job if they felt they didn’t belong.
52% have already resigned due to a toxic work environment—a percentage significantly higher than the global average of 44%.
48% state they would consider leaving a job if there were no opportunities for career advancement, though only 33% have actually done so.
While seven out of ten workers state that they would like greater flexibility regarding work location and hours, far fewer businesses in Greece meet this demand compared to other countries.
73% of Greek workers stated that they want greater flexibility in working hours, a percentage equivalent to the global average. However, only 54% report that their employer meets this demand, compared to 65% globally.
Similarly, 71% of Greeks seek flexibility in their work location, compared to 67% globally, with only 51% of Greek workers surveyed having this option, compared to 60% globally.
In Greece, significantly fewer employees trust their employer to provide an “inclusive” work environment compared to their counterparts abroad. Inclusion does not simply mean accepting diversity but also taking proactive measures to ensure that everyone has equal opportunities.
Less than half (46%) say they would refuse to work for a company whose values are radically different from their own, but only 32% have actually left a job due to disagreements with leadership’s views or behavior.
On a positive note, 85% of employees in Greece feel trusted by their employer; however, employee trust in employers is slightly lower, with 75% of Greek workers expressing trust compared to 77% globally.
Seven in ten employees (69%) believe their company is not doing enough to promote equality in the workplace—significantly higher than the global average of 59%.
Only 35% of Greek workers trust their employer to create an inclusive work environment, compared to 49% globally.
The findings also show that Greece lags behind in upskilling initiatives for their employees. Far fewer employees in Greece report having been given more opportunities for training and development over the past six months compared to those in other countries.
Salary level is the top priority for 85% of employees in Greece, compared to the global average of 82%. Similarly, work-life balance ranks highly, with 84% of Greek workers considering it a crucial factor.
Finally, in Greece, nine out of ten employees (88%) believe they perform better at work when they feel a sense of community with their colleagues (compared to 85% globally).