Are you aware of your workers biggest headaches?
Long commutes and low wages are two main concerns causing workers the most stress according to a new study from Everest College.
Other stresses for workers revealed included: unreasonable workloads, annoying colleagues, poor work-life balance, a job that is not a chosen career, lack of opportunity for development, managers and fear of being fired or being made redundant.
Over 80% of all American’s surveyed also cited that they were stressed by at least one factor at work, this was down from 83% from the previous year (2014).
Wendy Cullen, Vice President of Employer Development for Everest College, said:
“I don’t think you can ever eliminate all the factors that cause workplace anxiety, but as individuals we can definitely create a plan of action to improve our careers and change our lives.”
“Work occupies a large portion of our lives, so keeping workplace stress in check is an absolute necessity in maintaining overall wellness,” Cullen said. “Having a stable, satisfying career with good pay and plenty of job security is paramount for any worker, which is why education and training are more important than ever.”
The study also discovered that employee’s salary and education status played a significant part in determining the stressors. Low pay is a worry amongst those who have a household income of less than £33,000 and those with less than a college education. Employees who earn more and have a minimum college education are most likely to name an unreasonable workload and poor work life balance as their main cause of stress.
What will the workspaces of tomorrow look like?
Including expert insight on the pros and cons of working from the office vs home, this is an essential guide for those redefining the purpose of workspaces and adapting to hybrid working patterns.
Get the whitepaper now
Related stories
Are offices getting bigger or smaller, and why? Let’s start with the conclusion: The honest answer is that both stories are true. Some organizations are taking up more and larger offices, others are compressing. What ties the two together is a single idea that now sits at the heart of Facilities Management: rightsizing. Size follows […]
Join Crown Workspace UK Ltd on Tuesday 21st October, during Circular Economy Week, at our Renew Centre for an interactive tour and discussion on how circular workplace design can create positive community impact.
And a lack of air conditioning is just the beginning This month’s article in the FT opened with a blunt reminder that Lee Kuan Yew credited Singapore’s economic lift-off to two things: multi-ethnic harmony and air-conditioning. Sixty-six years later, the same lesson applies to every mid-size firm on a warming planet. When London racks up […]