Nine in ten employees are self-reporting as feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about the future, according to a poll of 200 by employee wellbeing company Select Wellness.
In the first half of 2022, 60% reported stress as being “overwhelming”, “severe” and “extreme” compared to 5% in the 12 months prior to that, and 3% in the 12 months prior to that.
The industries most impacted include tech, finance, recruitment, media and marketing.
The other noticeable shift was a 20% rise over 12 months in the number of employees citing toxic workplace behaviours as the reason they were seeking support.