Stress soars in UK workforce

Published on 18/08/2009 22:03

FRESH evidence of the growing stress faced by UK workers is revealed by a new study showing that nine out of ten adults suffered problems linked to credit crunch worries, job cuts and increased workloads.

A survey of 1,000 workers showed that men were more stressed than women, feeling more insecure in their job and having little confidence in business leaders.

About 7 per cent of workers who raised concerns about stress levels with their managers reported that they were ignored, with only one in 20 being offered help.