Since the crisis began, work stress can breathe better. About 66% of those who have managed to retain his post say their stress level increased from two years ago, a study of the multinational Regus.
In the case of Spain, the grounds, as identified four out of ten employees, is receiving increased pressure to pay more from their leaders. And there are many works that have never used and now, those who keep their job, have to carry the work ‘extra’. The consequence is that not seen on the payroll but physically and emotionally. Spanish employees feel ‘pressured’ by the increased responsibilities that stress causes 41% of respondents. 26% of them suffered from nervousness.
The findings of the survey, conducted in over 11,000 companies in 13 countries are similar in most environments. The fear of downsizing affects more large companies than in SMEs. According to the study authors, “those who stay often face the dual responsibilities with the same conditions and salaries.
For this fear, another study reported that in the past year absence from work have decreased by 39%. Spanish doctors have found that the average length of a drop has increased from 28 to 15 days, but also report more cases of anxiety diagnosis.
Stress also varies depending on the job to be carried out. The largest number of people affected by stress occurs in healthcare and pharmaceuticals, at 65%. Workers in shops have the lowest rate, 52%.
The stress varies by country
The Regus Business Tracker study shows that the country has more stress is China, affecting 86% of employees in the East. In Germany and Holland enjoy a better life stress affecting the 48 and 47% respectively
