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How Many South Africans are Stressed at Work?
How Many South Africans are Stressed at Work?
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At least 85% of employees in South Africa deal with stress at work, according to a survey conducted by the company YuLife in collaboration with Ipsos and published in the book "How to build a winning South African workforce" released last week. According to Co-founder and Managing Director of YuLife South Africa Jaco Oosthuizen, the South African workforce have some of the worst mental health in the world.Notably, the study found that only 39% of respondents considered their workplace wellbeing programs to be "fairly effective", while 32% considered them to be "ineffective".According to the Mental State of the World 2022 report by Sapien Labs, only 28% of respondents believed their employers cared about them. Also, the survey revealed that employees are motivated by more than just money, unlike what the general public believes. Actually, just 51% of respondents said that better perks at work, such as better health care or better pension plans, would be sufficient to keep them at their current company.Oosthuizen explained that this study could help to understand the situation and empower employees.He went on to say that companies need to rethink how they approach employee wellbeing and gain meaningful engagement that drives productivity.According to WHO, signs of stress include difficulty concentrating, headaches or other body aches, upset stomach or trouble sleeping, loss of appetite or eating more than usual. Chronic stress can aggravate existing health problems and intensify the use of substances like alcohol, tobacco and others.
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How Many South Africans are Stressed at Work?
18:24 23.11.2023 (Updated: 18:32 23.11.2023) Stress is a natural human response that causes us to deal with challenges and threats, but excessive stress makes it difficult to relax and causes anxiety and irritability. It can also lead to several health problems, according to the World Health Organization.
At least 85% of employees in South Africa deal with stress at work, according to a survey conducted by the company YuLife in collaboration with Ipsos and published in the book "How to build a winning South
African workforce" released last week.
According to Co-founder and Managing Director of YuLife South Africa Jaco Oosthuizen, the South African workforce have some of the worst mental health in the world.
"Unfortunately, South African employees have some of the worst mental health in the world and are desperately looking for ways to improve that," he said.
Notably, the study found that only 39% of respondents considered their workplace wellbeing programs to be "fairly effective", while 32% considered them to be "ineffective".
According to the
Mental State of the World 2022 report by Sapien Labs, only 28% of respondents believed their employers cared about them. Also, the survey revealed that employees are motivated by more than just money, unlike what the general public believes. Actually, just 51% of respondents said that better perks at work, such as better health care or better pension plans, would be sufficient to keep them at their current company.
“While we often think money is many employees’ only motivation, the survey shows that most people want to be able to manage their well-being better and are likely to choose organisations that help them do that,” the executive said.
Oosthuizen explained that this study could help to understand the situation and empower employees.
"We gathered the research to assist, inform, and empower employers in understanding what employees in SA value at work," he added.
He went on to say that companies need to rethink how they approach
employee wellbeing and gain meaningful engagement that drives productivity.
According to WHO, signs of stress include difficulty concentrating, headaches or other body aches, upset stomach or trouble sleeping, loss of appetite or eating more than usual. Chronic stress can aggravate existing health problems and intensify the use of substances like alcohol,
tobacco and others.
