Stress epidemic in British workplaces

A new study has warned the UK’s workplaces are facing a “stress epidemic”.

The Norwich Union Healthcare’s third Health of the Workplace study reveals that almost half of UK employees admit to being stressed, while one in five are suffering depression.

Staff are also working harder than ever – over half (55%) are going into work ill, working longer hours (48%), skipping lunch breaks (37%), or offering to take on more responsibility (33%). That’s ... (348 more words)

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