The Increasing Problem of Work-Related Stress in the UK

T H E I N C R E AS I N G P R O B L E M O F W O R K - R E L AT E D

STRESS IN THE UK

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A survey undertaken in 2020 revealed that a staggering 79% of British adults commonly experienced work-related stress. Just 17% of respondents said they rarely experienced stress of this type, with only 1% reporting that they had never experienced work-related stress at all.

37% of individuals who took part in the survey cited ‘work-related office politics’ as the most common cause of work-related stress, with ‘lack of interdepartmental communications’ the next most frequent cause at 34%.

The study revealed that workrelated stress is on the rise in the UK, affecting workers long after their working day has finished. In fact, the data indicated that the

The 2020 report suggested that stress levels were actually highest in Wales,

UK is a stressed-out nation overall.

with 43% of individuals living

31% of 25 to 34-year-olds said they

in the region reporting work-

experienced

work-related

stress

on a weekly basis, an issue mental health experts highlight as a big cause for concern. Since many individuals within this age bracket have chosen their career and are working

towards

professional

related stress on a weekly basis. Northern Ireland came next at 31%, followed by the South East at 30%.

development, it is vital that they do not overload on stress and leave themselves vulnerable to burnout, experts warn.

The 2020 report suggested that stress levels were actually highest in Wales, with 43% of individuals living in the region reporting work-related stress on a weekly basis. Northern Ireland came next at 31%, followed by the South East at 30%.

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