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42 WORRYING WORKPLACE STRESS STATISTICS
William Heckman2021-04-09T07:09:20-05:00April 9th, 2021|Daily Life|
Stress, depression, and anxiety are, unfortunately, part of the modern human
condition. Global statistics show that an increasing amount of people are
struggling with mental health issues. Thankfully, we’re now talking more openly
about these problems than ever before.
Workplace stress makes up a significant part of the general mental health
crisis. Changes in the economy and increased financial concerns translate into
pressure at work. Workplace stress statistics reveal that heavy workloads,
deadlines, and demanding bosses all contribute to the problem. Stress due to
work, if left untreated, can cause serious mental health problems for employees.
There’s a financial burden, too; stress can lead to serious drops in
productivity and end up costing a huge amount for both private companies and
governments.
We’ve compiled these statistics concerning stress in the workplace to show you
just how big a problem work-related stress is.
WORKPLACE STRESS STATISTICS – EDITOR’S CHOICE
* 83% of US workers suffer from work-related stress.
* US businesses lose up to $300 billion yearly as a result of workplace stress.
* Stress causes around one million workers to miss work every day.
* Only 43% of US employees think their employers care about their work-life
balance.
* Depression leads to $51 billion in costs due to absenteeism and $26 billion
in treatment costs.
* Work-related stress causes 120,000 deaths and results in $190 billion in
healthcare costs yearly.
GENERAL STATS ON STRESS
1. 55% OF AMERICANS ARE STRESSED DURING THE DAY.
(Gallup)
Americans are among the most stressed-out populations in the world. Drawing from
Gallup’s 2019 data on emotional states, over half of the American population
experience stress during the day. This is 20% higher than the world average of
35%. According to these stress stats, the US is getting closer and closer to
Greece, whose population has been the most stressed out in the world since 2012,
with 59% of Greeks experiencing stress daily.
2. ON A SCALE FROM ONE TO 10, AMERICANS RATE THEIR STRESS LEVEL AS 4.9.
(APA)
American Psychological Association stress statistics from 2014 show that US
citizens rated their stress level as 4.9 on a scale from one to 10. This was an
improvement from 2007 when the rating was a disturbing 6.2.
3. AMERICANS AGED 30-49 ARE THE MOST STRESSED AGE GROUP.
(Gallup)
Drawing from Gallup’s poll on stress levels between different age groups, we can
see that 65% of the 30-49 group experiences stress. Americans aged 15-29 are
right behind them with 64%, while 44% of people older than 50 reported feeling
stressed out.
4. WOMEN ARE MORE STRESSED-OUT THAN MEN.
(APA)
The gender gap seems to be present when it comes to stress, too. According to
the APA Stress in America 2016 survey, on a scale of one to 10, women described
their stress levels as 5.1, compared to stress levels of 4.4 among men.
5. IN 2018, A THIRD OF US-BASED RESPONDENTS VISITED A DOCTOR FOR SOMETHING
STRESS-RELATED.
(Everyday Health)
Everyday Health’s United States of Stress research reveals some concerning data.
Current statistics about stress in the workplace indicate that over a third of
all US respondents have visited a doctor for stress-related problems in the past
year. Among those who have a diagnosed mental health condition, 54% visited a
doctor.
6. 52% OF GENERATION Z IN THE US HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES.
(Everyday Health)
There is a noticeable generation gap between baby boomers and Gen Z in terms of
stress. While 52% of Gen Z has been diagnosed with mental health issues, only
41% of baby boomers have been.
7. 57% OF STRESSED OUT RESPONDENTS ARE PARALYZED BY STRESS.
(Everyday Health)
Data from United States of Stress research conducted by Everyday Health
indicates that 57% of those who experience stress are paralyzed by it. On the
other hand, the other 43% stated that stress invigorates them.
STATISTICS ON STRESS IN THE WORKPLACE
8. 83% OF US WORKERS SUFFER FROM WORK-RELATED STRESS.
(Everest College)
A shocking statistic for sure, but nobody is really that surprised. Everest
College’s comprehensive survey shows that the overwhelming majority of US
workers are stressed as a result of work. This clearly indicates the magnitude
of the problem in the US and that one of the major causes for it is stress in
the workplace.
9. IN 2019, 94% OF AMERICAN WORKERS REPORT EXPERIENCING STRESS AT THEIR
WORKPLACE.
(Wrike)
According to Wrike’s United States stress statistics from 2019, only 6% of
workers don’t report feeling stressed at work. Around 23% of them described
their stress levels as high, while 6% said their levels of stress were
unreasonably high. This statistic indicates that working in a stressful working
environment is the rule, not the exception.
10. 35% OF RESPONDENTS SAID THEIR MAIN SOURCE OF STRESS AT WORK WAS THEIR BOSS.
(Korn Ferry)
Bosses and management, in general, seem to be a major cause of stress for
workers. Over a third of surveyed US workers cited their boss as the main source
of their work-related stress. Also, 80% of workers covered in the survey said
leadership changes affect their levels of stress.
11. DURING 2019, 80% OF WORKERS IN THE US WERE STRESSED AS A RESULT OF
INEFFECTIVE COMPANY COMMUNICATION.
(Dynamic Signal)
Stress in the workplace statistics from 2019 keeps bearing grim news. Dynamic
Signal conducted a survey among more than 1,000 US workers, with 80% of them
reporting being stressed out because of poor communication practices by their
employers, a 30% increase from the previous year.
12. 63% OF US WORKERS ARE READY TO QUIT THEIR JOBS DUE TO STRESS.
(Dynamic Signal)
The 2019 State of Employee Communication and Engagement study conducted by
Dynamic Signal also reveals how many workers are on the edge of quitting their
jobs because of stress. Nearly two-thirds of the surveyed workers – 63%, to be
precise – are ready to quit their jobs as a result of workplace stress.
13. IN 2017, 39% OF WORKERS SAID THAT A HEAVY WORKLOAD WAS THEIR MAIN CAUSE OF
STRESS.
(Statista)
Research conducted by Statista in 2017 highlights the main causes of workplace
stress. The workload was the main cause for stress for 39% of workers, while the
other major sources in the workplace were interpersonal issues (31%), juggling
work and personal life (19%), and job security (6%).
14. OVER A THIRD OF PEOPLE SAID THEIR JOB WAS A REGULAR SOURCE OF STRESS IN
2018.
(Everyday Health)
Everyday Health’s 2018 workplace stress stats show that over 30% of all
respondents marked their job or careers as regular causes of stress. Among
Millenials and Gen Z, this statistic jumps to 44%, further proving that stress
is on the rise among younger generations and presents a larger global problem
than it did 20 or 30 years ago.
15. 54% OF WORKERS REPORT THAT STRESS FROM WORK AFFECTS THEIR LIFE AT HOME.
(Wrike)
Stress in the workplace stats published by Wrike indicates that 54% of workers
say workplace stress impacts their home life in a negative way. Work-related
stress not only influences our careers and how we feel and perform on the job;
it affects our whole life.
16. WORK IS AMONG THE TOP THREE SOURCES OF STRESS FOR AMERICANS.
(APA)
The American Psychological Association conducted a survey in 2017 to determine
stress levels and the main sources of stress for Americans. In a multi-choice
survey the most common source of stress was “the future of our nation” (63%),
followed by money (62%) and work (61%).
17. 75% OF WORKERS BELIEVE THEY ARE MORE STRESSED-OUT THAN PREVIOUS GENERATIONS.
(NIOSH)
As our previous stats have indicated, younger generations seem to be struggling
with stress significantly more than older ones. Research by the National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) on workplace stress
statistics over the years shows that 75% of workers think they are experiencing
more stress than previous generations did.
18. DEPRESSION IS ONE OF THE THREE MAIN WORKPLACE PROBLEMS FOR EMPLOYEE
ASSISTANCE PROFESSIONALS.
(Mental Health America)
Aside from stress, depression is a major concern when talking about mental
health in the workplace. According to depression stats provided by Mental Health
America, depression is one of the three biggest problems for employee assistance
professionals, with family crisis and stress being the first two.
19. ONLY 43% OF US EMPLOYEES THINK THEIR EMPLOYERS CARE ABOUT THEIR WORK-LIFE
BALANCE.
(APA)
Under half of the workers covered by this APA survey from 2011 believed their
employers took their work-life balance into consideration. Stats like these
indicate how severe the schism between employees and employers is in the US.
EFFECTS OF STRESS IN THE WORKPLACE STATISTICS
20. DURING 2018, 76% OF US WORKERS SAID THAT WORKPLACE STRESS AFFECTED THEIR
PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS.
(Korn Ferry)
This is another statistic that demonstrates just how much workplace stress
affects other areas of our life. According to research by Korn Ferry, the
majority of stressed employees reported that workplace stress has impacted upon
their personal relationships in a negative manner.
21. STRESS CAUSED SLEEP DEPRIVATION FOR 66% OF AMERICAN WORKERS IN 2018.
(Korn Ferry)
It goes without saying that stress impacts health. Two-thirds of respondents
involved in Korn Ferry’s study said they had trouble sleeping as a consequence
of work-related stress. Mental health in the workplace statistics clearly show
that this reduces worker productivity and leads to even more stress.
22. 16% OF WORKERS HAVE QUIT THEIR JOBS DUE TO STRESS.
(Korn Ferry)
Increasing amounts of stress create unbearable working conditions for some.
Almost every one in six workers (16%) has quit a job as a result of work-related
stress.
23. 60% OF WORKERS HAVE LEFT A JOB OR WOULD LEAVE ONE OVER A BAD BOSS.
(Randstad USA)
As we’ve already mentioned, bosses are the main source of stress at work. When
we look at the stress statistics in the workplace provided by Randstad USA, we
can see that over half of workers have already quit or would quit their job if
they had a bad boss.
24. 31% OF SURVEYED US WORKERS SAID THAT BEING UNCLEAR ABOUT EXPECTATIONS FROM
SUPERVISORS IS THE MOST STRESSFUL ELEMENT WHEN EXPERIENCING CHANGE AT WORK.
(Chicago Tribune)
Of 2,000 respondents who participated in the survey, 620 (31%) said that not
being clear about expectations from upper management is the most stressful
aspect of undergoing changes at their workplace. Once again, stress workplace
statistics confirm that management-worker relations seem to be one of the most
prominent factors for workplace stress.
25. AROUND 46% OF WORKERS ARE CONSIDERING JOINING THE GIG ECONOMY IN 2019.
(Randstad USA)
The gig economy is on the rise. Nowadays, more and more workers prefer to work
independently, be their own boss, and determine their own schedule. With this in
mind, it’s no surprise that a considerable number of workers want to switch over
to the gig economy in order to reduce their work-related stress. Randstad USA’s
statistics about stress in the workplace reveal that almost half (46%) of
surveyed workers are considering switching over to the gig economy during 2019.
26. WORKERS SAY THAT STRESS AND ANXIETY AFFECT THEIR WORK PRODUCTIVITY AND
COWORKER RELATIONS MORE THAN ANY OTHER FACTOR.
(ADAA)
One of the most comprehensive surveys concerning stress and anxiety in the
workplace comes from the ADAA (Anxiety and Depression Association of America).
According to workplace productivity statistics from the ADAA, workers identify
workplace productivity (56%) and relationships with coworkers and peers (51%) as
being affected the most by stress and anxiety.
27. 51% OF US WORKERS ARE MENTALLY “CHECKED OUT” AT WORK.
(Gallup)
Gallup’s State of the American Workplace survey looked at how engaged US workers
are in the workplace. The study found more than 50% of workers are not engaged
at work as a result of stress, leading to a loss of productivity.
28. 41% OF STRESSED WORKERS SAY STRESS LEADS TO A LOSS IN PRODUCTIVITY.
(Colonial Life)
Stress negatively impacts how we perform and function both in the workplace and
in our daily lives. As a recent survey conducted by Colonial Life shows, 41% of
workers say stress has caused a drop in work productivity. Furthermore, stress
statistics in the workplace also reveal that a third of surveyed employees say
stress leads to lower engagement levels at work, while 15% say increasing
pressure at work has pushed them into looking for other jobs.
29. OVER A QUARTER OF EMPLOYEES ARE AT RISK OF BURNING OUT IN THE NEXT 12
MONTHS.
(Wrike)
Being under stress for prolonged periods of time can have serious consequences.
It sometimes leads to burnout, when someone reaches a tipping point where he or
she is unable to work at all. Burning out doesn’t only affect people’s work; it
can also lead to serious mental health issues. According to Wrike’s 2019 US
workplace stress statistics, if current stress levels don’t change, more than a
third of stressed office workers feel they will burn out in the next 12 months.
30. WOMEN ARE MORE LIKELY TO HANDLE STRESS BY EATING MORE (46%) AND TALKING WITH
FAMILY AND FRIENDS (44%), WHILE MEN ARE MORE LIKELY TO HAVE SEX MORE FREQUENTLY
(19%) AND USE ILLICIT DRUGS (12%).
(ADAA)
There are significant differences in how men and women manage stress at the
workplace. Women tend to eat more (46% of women compared to 27% of men) and talk
with friends and family (44% compared to 21%). On the other hand, men are more
likely to have sex more frequently (19% compared to 10%), while 12% of men cope
by using illicit drugs, compared to only 2% of women.
31. BOTH MEN AND WOMEN HANDLE STRESS BY CONSUMING MORE CAFFEINE (31%), SMOKING
(27%), AND EXERCISING MORE FREQUENTLY (25%).
(ADAA)
With ever-increasing levels of stress, it’s important to look at how we manage
when things get tough. As these statistics on workplace stress by the ADAA
suggest, the genders have some things in common when it comes to handling
stress, although it’s fair to say these aren’t always the healthiest methods.
The most common methods are consuming more caffeine (31%), followed by smoking
(27%) and exercise (25%).
32. ONLY 40% OF EMPLOYEES WHO SUFFER FROM STRESS HAVE TALKED TO THEIR EMPLOYER
ABOUT IT.
(ADAA)
Statistics for stress in the workplace tell us that most workers don’t feel
comfortable reporting stress-related problems at work. Less than half of
surveyed employees have told their employers about the work-related stress
they’re experiencing.
33. 34% OF WORKERS DON’T FEEL SAFE REPORTING STRESS BECAUSE THEY THINK IT WOULD
BE INTERPRETED AS A LACK OF INTEREST OR UNWILLINGNESS TO DO THE ACTIVITY.
(ADAA)
There are several reasons why workers don’t talk about stress with their
employers. The most prominent one is that they think it will be interpreted as a
lack of interest or unwillingness to do the activity (34%), followed by fear of
being “weak” (31%), then because they worry it will affect promotion
opportunities (22%).
34. ONLY FOUR IN 10 WORKERS WHO REPORT STRESS TO THEIR EMPLOYER ARE OFFERED SOME
KIND OF HELP.
(ADAA)
When workers do end up asking for help, the response they receive is not great.
Statistics on US stress in the workplace say only 40% of employees are offered
help by their employers. Usually, this help consists of being referred to a
mental health professional (26%) or being offered a stress-management class
(22%).
STATISTICS ON THE COST OF WORKPLACE STRESS
35. WORK-RELATED STRESS CAUSES 120,000 DEATHS AND RESULTS IN $190 BILLION IN
HEALTHCARE COSTS YEARLY.
(Center for Workplace Mental Health)
Both the human and financial costs of stress are enormous. Statistics for
workplace stress show that around 120,000 people die each year from work-related
stress. The cost of stress in the workplace also drains the US budget, resulting
in healthcare costs of around $190 billion per year. This represents between 5%
and 8% of the total national healthcare spending.
36. COMPANIES SPEND AROUND 75% OF A WORKER’S ANNUAL SALARY TO COVER LOST
PRODUCTIVITY OR TO REPLACE WORKERS.
(HuffPost)
As previously mentioned, stress leads to a loss of productivity and can drive
workers to quit their jobs. Aside from the obvious health costs for workers,
stress can seriously impact company budgets. Workplace stress and lost
productivity statistics indicate that it can cost up to 75% of a worker’s yearly
salary to cover productivity costs or to hire new workers.
37. WORKERS WHO TAKE SICK DAYS DUE TO MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES ARE SEVEN TIMES MORE
LIKELY TO HAVE FURTHER ABSENCES THAN THOSE WITH PHYSICAL HEALTH PROBLEMS.
(Mental Health Foundation)
Depression in the workplace statistics from 2016 research by the UK Mental
Health Foundation highlight just how much stress affects the workforce.
According to this data, if a worker takes a sick day due to stress or other
mental health issues, they are seven times more likely to take additional sick
days than a worker with physical issues.
38. STRESS CAUSES AROUND ONE MILLION WORKERS TO MISS WORK EVERY DAY.
(American Institute of Stress)
Work-related stress causes a whopping one million workers to call in sick daily.
When tied in with the costs of absenteeism, we can begin to understand how
heavily workplace stress affects our economy.
39. THE ANNUAL COST OF LOST PRODUCTIVITY DUE TO ABSENTEEISM TIED TO POOR HEALTH
WAS MORE THAN $84 BILLION IN 2013.
(Gallup)
The cost of absenteeism to the general US economy is immense. Stress-related
illness statistics reveal that in 2013 alone, the cost of lost productivity due
to being away from work was over $84 billion.
40. OVER 20% OF WORKERS SPEND MORE THAN FIVE HOURS OF OFFICE TIME WEEKLY
THINKING ABOUT THEIR STRESSORS AND THEIR WORRIES.
(Colonial Life)
Stress not only affects productivity by worsening the quality and rate of work
performed; it also takes up a significant portion of employees’ work time. More
than 20% of workers involved in a 2016 Colonial Life survey said that they spend
more than five hours weekly thinking about what stresses them.
41. 80% OF US EMPLOYEES SPEND 12-20 HOURS PER MONTH DEALING WITH FINANCIAL
CONCERNS AT WORK.
(IFEBP)
United States stress statistics gathered by Benefits magazine show that stress
can travel both ways in terms of work-life balance. Just as work-related stress
carries over to our personal lives, so too does stress stemming from our
personal life affect our work. The majority of US employees (80%) spend anywhere
from 12 to 20 hours per month thinking about financial worries.
42. DEPRESSION LEADS TO $51 BILLION IN COSTS DUE TO ABSENTEEISM AND $26 BILLION
IN TREATMENT COSTS.
(Mental Health America)
When left untreated, depression is as costly as AIDS or heart disease. Back in
2000, the annual cost of depression in terms of productivity and treatment was
$51 billion and $26 billion respectively. This figure has surely risen since,
given the increasing number of people who are experiencing mental health issues.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS STRESS IN THE WORKPLACE?
Workplace stress refers to harmful mental and physical duress caused by various
factors at work. When we look at stress in workplace statistics over the years,
we can see that workplace stress can lead to anxiety, depression, and other
serious mental issues.
WHAT CAUSES STRESS AT WORK?
The most common causes of stress at work are strained relations between
employees and bosses or managers, as well as workload and deadlines. All of
these contribute to general employee stress levels.
HOW DOES STRESS AFFECT PRODUCTIVITY?
As our stats show, some people are motivated by stress, but for the majority of
workers it causes a drop in productivity. Stress causes employees to lose
precious office time thinking about their worries, the quality of their work
worsens, and they sometimes have to take sick days.
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF STRESS IN THE WORKPLACE?
According to employee assistance professionals, the warning signs of stress
include taking sick days, requesting pay advancements, and resolving personal
problems while at work.
WHAT RELATIONSHIPS AT WORK COULD TRIGGER STRESS?
Relationships with the boss, upper management, and peers can all cause stress in
the workplace. As we’ve mentioned, the employee-boss relationship is the biggest
source of stress for workers.
HOW DO I STOP STRESSING AT WORK?
You should identify your stressors, develop professional and healthy responses
for them, find ways to relax, and consider talking to a health professional. We
believe these are the best possible options when looking at how to handle stress
at work.
WHAT ARE THE RISKS OF STRESS IN THE WORKPLACE?
Workplace stress statistics show that stress can lead to a loss of productivity,
burning out, and confrontations at work. If left untreated it can cause
depression, anxiety, and other serious mental health issues.
TO CONCLUDE
What do the stats tell us? Well, it’s bad out there. We’re progressively getting
more stressed at work. Our bosses annoy us, there’s too much work, and time is
short. And when things get out of control, the human and financial costs of
work-related stress are horrific. These rising levels of stress at work are
closely connected to shifts in the global economy that have resulted in
decreased financial and job security. This explains why so many people are
switching over to the gig economy.
So, what can be done? First of all, employee-employer relations need to improve.
Workers believe that employers expect too much of them and they feel they can’t
talk about their work-related stress in the office. Employers also need to pay
more attention to mental health issues among their employees. As our workplace
stress statistics have shown, if things don’t improve, workers in the US and
abroad have a grim future ahead of them.
written by Milja Milenkovic original article: HERE
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