A recent study by Sovereign Health Care revealed that 90 percent of British workers in the marketing and advertising business were unwell due to workplace stress, The Drum reports.
“The message from the research is clear. Organizations need to review their softer benefits and provide more health and wellbeing support,” said Sovereign Health Care chief executive Russ Piper, quoted by the news source. “This will help counteract the increased pressure of the workplace and could result in more productive, higher motivated and happier employees.”
The employees’ largest concerns were limited personal progress and uncertainty about the future of the business. A total of 88 percent of employees surveyed across all industries thought their employers should provide more health and wellness support.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly half of all large companies in the United States have some kind of employee wellness program. Stress management training, employee assistance programs and similar measures may reduce sleep disturbances, anxiety and other stress symptoms.
Clearly defining a worker’s role and responsibilities while ensuring that the workload matches their capabilities and resources can reduce stress. Workers who can participate in decisions that impact their jobs may find work less stressful and be more engaged, according to the CDC.
