Workplace Wellbeing research

Workplace Wellbeing research
GU Health investigated the causes and effects of work‑related stress ‑ and how well we're coping. The study produced some very interesting findings, some highlights include:

  • Stress is an inevitable part of work life for most

    Nearly 4 in 5 people (78%) get stressed at work at least once a week, and for many, it's more often.

  • Work stress has a major effect on personal lives

    83% identified stress as having a moderate, high or massive effect on their personal lives.

  • Working late is the most common means of dealing with stress‑related fears

    44% of people cite working late as how they address the issue of work‑related stress.

  • Most people would like to exercise more often

    Over 75% would like to exercise every day or most days. This compares with only 26.5% who actually do exercise this regularly

  • Technology that was supposed to help is making things worse

    Two in three people (65%) agree or strongly agree that modern technology/communications make it even harder to switch off and achieve a balance between work and home life.

  • Very few people feel they have got the balance right

    Only 6% of people feel that their life is balanced the way they want it.

  • Health funds can play a more active role in people's health and wellbeing

    A statement that almost 80% of respondents agree with.

  • Stress is not always being left behind at work

    28% find it quite difficult or very difficult to switch off when they get home.

Source: Workplace Wellbeing Research, GU Health 2005

For full details of our research findings and to talk about how a corporate health plan can cover your staff for many stress‑reducing activities contact us.