Infographic: Employees struggle with stress, anxiety or depression during COVID-19

Employees struggle with stress, anxiety or depression during COVID-19
Many say they’re stressed out and anxious
How widespread is this problem?

• >90% report some anxiety
• 55% report moderate or high degree of anxiety
• Certain segments are struggling more than others

Which groups are more likely to suffer from severe stress, anxiety and depression?

• Gen Zers 3x more likely than boomers
• LGBT+ employees 2x more likely than heterosexuals
• Employees with significant disabilities 2x more like than those with no disabilities

Financially vulnerable employees
44% of those living in pay check to pay check have suffered in the past 2 years

Who is living pay check to pay check?
2 in 5 U.S. employees
50% of Gen Zers

Strong social connection at work makes a difference
Percentage less likely to suffer from severe stress, anxiety or depression

• LGBT+ -13%*
• Significant disabilities -8%*
• Financially struggling -9%*

*Percentage less likely to suffer from severe stress

Employees who get the help they need are more engaged and productive

• 20+ Higher work engagement
• -3.9 days Fewer days lost due to absence and presenteeism

Culture plays a key role
79% in organizations with a strong culture of health and wellbeing are able to obtain help needed to manage stress, anxiety or depression

Call to action for employers: Develop and implement a holistic solution to address all sources of employee stress, including financial pressures and boost employee access to mental health services.

Sources: Willis Towers Watson Employee Opinion Norm Database and 2019/2020 Global Benefits Attitudes Survey, U.S.