Factors That Causes Stress and Anxiety in the Workplace
In April 2018, Canada Life Group Insurance released a study showing that workers’ productivity is badly impacted by stress and anxiety in the workplace. The study shows office workers are impacted most severely.
Here are some of the findings of the research study that although not unexpected should still be very concerning.
- 30% of workers report feeling stressed or anxious due to high workloads and pressure to perform.
- Workers in cubicles and open plan offices are more regularly impacted by workplace stress than those that work from home.
- 23% of employees report lower productivity based on their feeling that their boss does not care about their wellbeing.
- 77% of employees offered flexible working arrangements say this improves their productivity.
I am always amazed at how many of my clients’ offices are rows of tables with computers. There are some reports that this trend is showing signs of reversing, nonetheless people are asked to perform effectively and be productive with other persons on either side and in front of them.
Workplace Stress Based on Office Styles
Here are some additional findings from the Canada Life Group Insurance research study. Notice the differences in the percentage of people reporting being stressed at work based on their office style:
- Cubicle style 37%
- Open plan 32%
- Private office 31%
- Work from home 17%
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