The modern worker is feeling the pressure of too much to do on a daily basis, and it’s starting to take its toll. With stress coming from both their job as well as worries about getting sick or isolated while working remotely; these workers will often experience sleep deprivation that can lead into other areas like relationships.
Some people may be surprised to learn that over 80% of workers say they’re stressed out by something at work. The unfortunate reality is, though, about 1 in 3 low-paying jobs have an effect on stress levels while only 4 percent for medium and high paying ones do as well!
The levels of anxiety among people in their 30s and 40s may be reaching new heights, with many fretting over fears that they might contract coronavirus.
“The lockdown measures have caused a shift in what people are most anxious about,” said Dr. Daisy Fancourt, one of the study’s lead authors at University College London where it took place. “Right now, COVID-19 seems to be top on everyone’s list.”
According to the World Health Organization, workplace stress is particularly common in situations when employees are asked to do things that exceed their knowledge and abilities. It can also result from not having enough support from peers or supervisors–the key thing for those under pressure at work is making sure you have someone who will listen before things get too much!
However, the top five things that employees say make them feel stressed have to do with workplace conditions managers could probably change. Those issues are low wages or salaries; lack of opportunity for advancement and growth in one’s career path as well as too heavy a workload which often leads not only an overworked but also depressed mood among those who experience it on daily basis. It’s no wonder why these sorts of’ problems lead to lower productivity numbers at work!
“It is important for managers to spot the signs of stressed-out employees, such as incomplete work and decreased productivity. Managers can also ease up on deadlines while meeting with workers who are having difficulty prioritizing projects.”
Managers should take a step back and give their employees some mental break so they can feel refreshed. If an employee knows that he or she could be contacted at any time, then the pressure isn’t really off – it just moves to another setting where there is no such guarantee of relief
Employees often work more during evening hours than day because these times provide less peace in terms of knowing you’re free from scrutiny; this becomes yet another source for why we seem compelled by demands even when none exist.”
In today’s world, with people living farther from their jobs and commuting being a relatively new stressor in the workplace, telecommuting is becoming more popular. This can reduce or eliminate those commutes while also shaking up careers by making them less stable as they are not always at an office for work every day like before.