Hongkongers are more overworked and unhappy in their jobs than most of their Asia-Pacific peers, survey finds


Hong Kong has one of the most miserable workforces in the region, with almost three quarters of employees unhappy in their jobs, according to a new survey.

Hongkongers also put in more hours than most of their regional peers, the study by the The Instant Group, a co-working company, found.

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