As Stress Awareness Month approaches, the latest statistics once again demonstrate how important it is for employers to familiarise themselves with the signs and symptoms of stress, especially as an increase in the cost of living threatens to compound the issues faced by many.
With 79% of employed British adults commonly experiencing workplace stress (20% higher than last year), it is an issue that impacts workers across all sectors and occupations, as the latest data shows.
According to a recent study, 75% of those working in Architecture, Building and Engineering confirmed they had experienced feelings of work-related stress at some point in their career. Meanwhile, Government (92%), Telecoms (88%) and Media & Marketing (85%) made up the top three most stressed sectors.
Despite many people hoping that a return to normality in the post-pandemic era would bring about a period of financial stability, the reality of hiked energy prices will undoubtedly exacerbate feelings of stress, which could impact work performance and productivity.