Stress 'affecting most of the UK'
Monday, 8 February 2010
Employees in the UK are suffering from increased stress, which may show the need for flexible benefits programmes.
Research conducted by Mintel found that only 17 per cent of Brits consider themselves to be free from worry, suggesting that up to 40 million people could be stressed.
The study also pointed out that most people are concerned about just one or two issues, but one-third reported that they are currently worried about three or more problems.
In addition, the report showed that 40 per cent of people are stressed about money matters, one-quarter are worried about their friends and family members and 24 per cent concerned about their health. Some 22 per cent are affected by work-related stress, while 21 per cent find job security weighing on their minds.
Alexandra Richmond, senior health analyst at Mintel said: "Even though the recession may be over, people have become more aware of the fragility of their jobs or indeed the price of their home."
This week, Research by law firm Speechly Bircham and King's College London found that bad relations are the leading reasons for grievances between workers and their managers, Personnel Today reported.
