What Causes Stress at Work? February 26th, 2013
Two pieces of research combined have helped to give an idea of stress levels – and their causes – among UK office workers.
The first piece of research was a survey of 2,000 office workers across the UK asking how stressed they were and what were the causes.
The second piece of research involved a 200-strong secret army of stress volunteers who took part in a ‘stress thermometer’ test. It measured their body temperature – which is a tried and tested way of gauging a level of stress within people – and were asked about their stress levels via a questionnaire, all throughout a five day period.
The research was conducted by small business supplies company Viking, and the results are illustrated below:
7 Responses
Holly Stone Says:
I am surprised that the figures are as low as they are! It would be interesting to have a similar study taken by self employed individuals. I fear that the reasons raised above are due to the work culture in the uk. Something that will be very hard to change.
jerrysmith Says:
According to this survey only 20% of people feel stress as their job offers no work life balance but in my opinion 70% of people are in stress just because there is no balance in their life and their job. If we have a job according to our love and have a our lovely person then we can easily make a adjustment between life and work and can live happy. Check this out here:
http://www.davittcorporatepartners.com/news/time-to-redefine-work-life-balance/
debbie Says:
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That’s a great article you have pointed us to Jerry. I agree with you that if you are doing a job that you love, then extra hours do not feel like overwork. I feel very lucky to have found the balance that works for me – it is not at all what I thought I was looking for when I started out, but there it is….
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Aayna Says:
This post is a well researched piece of information. The infographic is enthralling and provides the facts in a crystal clear format. However, some of the findings are quite astonishing for me. Thanks for sharing this brilliant post.
Fatima from business broker Hawaii Says:
Stress at jobs are mainly because of no work-life balance and a horrible boss;) The former is in our hands to manage but the latter takes ‘good fortune’. Thanks for the great share.
Abhishek from wholesale rugs online Says:
Stress at work is not a new thing. All the people who are in a full time job knows all the hassle they have to go through.Thanks for the share.
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