Recent research is showing that work is significantly more likely to cause stress and emotional strain than any other aspects of workers’ lives. Following work it is:
- 46% experiencing stress relating to loved ones & family life
- 45% relating to money & finances
- 38% relating to health & wellbeing
- 35% due to romantic relationships.
But some industries are more likely to cause their workers’ stress than others. While those working in Finance are most stressed (69%), the sector is closely followed by Local and National Government (68%) and healthcare (66%). Quite possibly not surprising considering the amount of change happening and state of flux we are in as a nation.
The most stressful industries to work for in the UK: 1. Financial services – 69% 2. Local and National Government – 68% 3. Healthcare – 66% 4. Professional services and education (joint) – 65% (both) 5. Hospitality – 64% 6. Media – 63% 7. Retail – 60% 8. Manufacturing – 59% 9. Admin and supportive services – 55% 10. Information and communications – 53%