3 in 5 Canadian employees are more stressed about work this year
What makes Canadians nervous in the workplace?
According to a fresh survey, 3 in 5 Canadian employees are experiencing more work-related stress compared to last year. This is due to heavy workloads and a lack of job stability. Many also note that they don't feel supported by their employer.
Robert Walters, an international recruitment firm, surveyed more than 2,500 employees at various companies in Canada. The survey investigated working conditions in Canada. In summarizing the results, Robert Walters found a disconnect between how much money companies spend on wellness initiatives and how employees feel at work.
According to the survey, 60% of respondents experience stress at work, and more than a third of them (34%) said they experience this very stress "very often." Only 10% of respondents said they had not experienced "recurring stress" at work this year.
Martin Fox, managing director of Robert Walters Canada, says that since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, employers in Canada have spent an average of approximately CAD 400 to 600 per employee on wellness initiatives.
"There’s this dichotomy of employers thinking they are doing enough and employees thinking they are not," Fox shared with CTVNews.
According to 62% of Canadian workers surveyed, employers are not doing enough to combat stress in the workplace. Only 14% said they believe management's efforts in this area are sufficient.
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