By Esther Teo

THE sacrifices made by workers to help their companies through the economic downturn might have created a 'sweat debt' which may make for a 'dangerous recovery', said global management consultancy Hay Group.

This insidious debt arose from tightening measures such as wage cuts and freezes to help firms weather the slowdown. Workers who have stretched themselves through the tough times might be feeling frustrated now.

A poll by Hay Group shows that 29 per cent of employees in Singapore feel frustrated in their jobs while 35 per cent feel detached. Only 16 per cent feel effective.

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