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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.