A Culture of Pressure: How Modern Workplaces Are Fueling a Mental Health Crisis
From the Center
Stress has become the ambient noise of modern working life. Defined by the World Health Organization as “a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation,” stress is universal—but its intensity, its origins and our responses to it can vary wildly. According to a new Gallup report, 41 percent of employees said they experienced a lot of stress the previous day, with work experiences significantly contributing to daily emotions. Even more troubling, 20 percent reported feelings of loneliness, a number that spikes among remote workers. The modern...
The Observer (New York)
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