[UK] 53 per cent of employees experience ‘excessive’ levels of stress

New research has shown that organisations in the UK continue to struggle to identify and fully meet employees’ needs to achieve workplace wellbeing, HRO Today reports.

Great Place to Work conducted a UK population study, surveying 2,200 employees across 11 sectors and leveraging their research-based Trust Index Survey. 

It reportedly found that the past few years have been particularly challenging for employers and employees due to the impacts of the pandemic and cost of living crisis. In the wake of the pandemic, employee wellbeing was a priority for the C-suite. However, despite years of investment, organisations are struggling to meet employees’ needs fully and achieve workplace wellbeing measures.  

Over half (53 per cent) of employees say that the demands of their jobs cause them excessive stress. Stress appeared highest among frontline managers; just 37 per cent said that the demands of their jobs do not cause excessive stress. Forty-seven per cent of employees and 44 per cent of mid-level managers reported the same.  

Frontline managers report the lowest levels of wellbeing among the working population; with a combination of high stress, excessive workloads, demands of leading a team and other pressures significantly impacting their wellbeing. Such challenges can lead to isolation, burnout and feelings of being undervalued.  

In the UK, 36 per cent of employees reportedly think frequently about leaving their current employer. With nearly half (45 per cent) of employees saying they don’t look forward to coming to work, the importance of wellbeing in retaining staff is clear.  

Prioritising employee wellbeing can significantly increase retention, boost employee advocacy and strengthen employee engagement. Employees experiencing high levels of wellbeing in the workplace were found to be three times more likely to stay with their employer.  

However, perks and wellness programmes can fail to address the real wellbeing needs of employees. Through its analysis of a 1,000-comment sample from UK employees, Great Place to Work reportedly learned that employees’ personal wellbeing priorities are: 

• work-life balance and hybrid working; 
• workload, resourcing, and processes; 
• people management; 
• pay and financial security; and 
• benefits and wellbeing programmes. 

Source: HRO Today

(Link via original reporting)

New research has shown that organisations in the UK continue to struggle to identify and fully meet employees’ needs to achieve workplace wellbeing, HRO Today reports.

Great Place to Work conducted a UK population study, surveying 2,200 employees across 11 sectors and leveraging their research-based Trust Index Survey. 

It reportedly found that the past few years have been particularly challenging for employers and employees due to the impacts of the pandemic and cost of living crisis. In the wake of the pandemic, employee wellbeing was a priority for the C-suite. However, despite years of investment, organisations are struggling to meet employees’ needs fully and achieve workplace wellbeing measures.  

Over half (53 per cent) of employees say that the demands of their jobs cause them excessive stress. Stress appeared highest among frontline managers; just 37 per cent said that the demands of their jobs do not cause excessive stress. Forty-seven per cent of employees and 44 per cent of mid-level managers reported the same.  

Frontline managers report the lowest levels of wellbeing among the working population; with a combination of high stress, excessive workloads, demands of leading a team and other pressures significantly impacting their wellbeing. Such challenges can lead to isolation, burnout and feelings of being undervalued.  

In the UK, 36 per cent of employees reportedly think frequently about leaving their current employer. With nearly half (45 per cent) of employees saying they don’t look forward to coming to work, the importance of wellbeing in retaining staff is clear.  

Prioritising employee wellbeing can significantly increase retention, boost employee advocacy and strengthen employee engagement. Employees experiencing high levels of wellbeing in the workplace were found to be three times more likely to stay with their employer.  

However, perks and wellness programmes can fail to address the real wellbeing needs of employees. Through its analysis of a 1,000-comment sample from UK employees, Great Place to Work reportedly learned that employees’ personal wellbeing priorities are: 

• work-life balance and hybrid working; 
• workload, resourcing, and processes; 
• people management; 
• pay and financial security; and 
• benefits and wellbeing programmes. 

Source: HRO Today

(Link via original reporting)