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Three-quarters of UK workers happy to come to work on a Monday morning

A survey has suggested that almost three-quarters of UK workers are motivated to come to work on a Monday morning.


72% of the 2,370 respondents of the YouGov survey said they were "up for work", with 80% saying they are satisfied with the quality of their workplace.

Just 6% saying they resent going in or are disorientated.

Commuting topped the list of complaints over work, with just over a quarter saying they would like to work closer to their homes. 22% said they wanted better lunchtime amenities.

Neil Darwin, director of Economic Development at Opportunity Peterborough, which commissioned the survey, said: "Uncertainty remains for many, particularly public sector workers, as reports of job cuts and austerity continue to dominate the headlines. So it is encouraging to see so many of the UK working population enthusiastic about the week ahead when they wake up on a Monday.

 "But Britain’s workplaces are far from perfect and employers shouldn’t rest on their laurels. To capitalise on this positive outlook, employers should listen to their employees’ concerns and invest in their workplaces where possible, to create an office environment that all workers find comfortable and stimulating."