Survey reveals causes of workplace frustration

-

The top causes of stress and frustration at work have been revealed in a new survey by American Express Insurance.

It found that 79 per cent of employees feel frustrated every day, with those aged 25 to 34 most likely to experience stress as a result of their job.

The top trigger of stress was found to be commuting to and from the workplace, which frustrates 31 per cent of workers.

Office politics were named as a major cause of stress by 16 per cent of respondents.

HRreview Logo

Get our essential weekday HR news and updates.

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Keep up with the latest in HR...
This field is hidden when viewing the form
This field is hidden when viewing the form
Optin_date
This field is hidden when viewing the form

 

The inability to enjoy a healthy work-life balance is causing 22 per cent of workers to feel frustrated, while 29 per cent bemoan having no free time at the weekend.

Chris Rolland, head of American Express Insurance Services, said: "For many hard working Britons there are simply not enough hours in the day and things that waste our time have a big impact on stress levels."

According to the International Stress Management Association, taking regular breaks from work is vital to combat stress.

A spokesperson for the organisation said even just a quick walk around the office can help workers to clear their mind and should be encouraged.

Latest news

England’s overnight World Cup clash and 5am pub opening prompt CIPD advice

The CIPD is urging organisations to agree any flexibility before England's 1am World Cup last-16 tie to help minimise disruption at the start of the working week.

Russell Cowley: Gen Z – rebuilding workplace culture, break by break

Gen Z workers are taking proper breaks and in doing so, they may be fixing something the rest of us broke.

Fit for Work: Weekend warrior? You can still reap the health benefits

Weekend exercise can still improve long-term health, even for people who struggle to fit physical activity into the working week.

Superdry co-founder’s victim warns workplace power can silence abuse victims

A survivor's account raises questions about speaking-up cultures and accountability in organisations.
- Advertisement -

UK’s always-on work culture ‘driving employee burnout’

Nearly half of UK workers say they end most working days mentally exhausted as rising workplace pressure leaves employees and managers struggling to switch off.

Andrew Murray on why no two days look alike

A people development leader shares how travel, training and a passion for helping others shape a working day with little room for routine.

Must read

Alan Price: How to handle ‘ghosting’ in the workplace

What to so when the dreaded dating phenomenon moves to your place if work?

Catherine Trombley: Mamma Mia! The Role of Working Moms

Lest you think this is a posting about the...
- Advertisement -

You might also likeRELATED
Recommended to you