Cafe workers have been revealed as Australia’s happiest employees, according to a recent survey. Data in the timesheet platform Deputy’s second annual Shift Pulse Report found that the hospitality sector is the happiest overall. Workers were able to rate how they were feeling at the end of their shift on a sliding happiness scale. More than half of hospo workers said they felt “amazing” at the end of their shifts, while retail workers were shown to be the most stressed.
“Not only for local customers but also for tourists and travellers from around the world. The simple pleasure of grabbing a daily coffee is something that so many people look forward to. Being directly involved in that and brightening their days is what really makes us tick.” Gyms and fast food restaurant workers are close to cafe workers in happiness ratings, with 58 per cent and 57 per cent of staff, respectively, saying they felt good after their shifts.