Stress and burnout have been a top concern for employers and employees alike in the Covid-19 era, and new research shows women are reporting an outsized impact from workplace stress — as well as their preferred solutions to combat it.
When it comes to workplace stress, the survey highlighted some disconnects between the feelings of men and women not only in the frequency of feeling workplace stress but also the potential solutions. About 58% of women said they would like more company-wide mental health days, compared to just 34% of men. About 55% of women said a four-day workweek would help, compared to 39% of men.
She said companies should start by asking their employees how they feel and what would make them feel better. Occupational Safety and Health Administration even has a section on its website dedicated to identifying and defusing workplace stress“A lot of people are worried about occupational stress and burnout because it’s associated with mental health, and there is a lot of stigma associated with that,” Field said, adding managers just need to show empathy and understanding. “It’s about being human.”, president and CEO of WOMEN Unlimited Inc.
“I think for many of us, we want to do this and do that. Well, you can’t do it all and do it well,” Racioppi said. “If you are not being honest with yourself, you can easily overwhelm yourself."