Study:
Workplace stress on the rise around the world

The results of a recent study by Regus give the good and the bad news about stress. According to the study, the impact caused by stress is increasing at a slower rate in Germany than in other parts of the world. But, it is on the rise.

48 percent of German participants surveyed in the study responded that they are under more stress now than two years ago. The recession and the related workplace pressure put a burden on employees. The study shows that the growing obsession with profit due to the recession is a considerable stress factor for 35 percent of employees in Germany. An additional 33 percent of those surveyed responded that the pressure of having to provide first-class customer service is also causing more stress in the workplace.

The front-runner in stress, China, offers completely different figures: 86 percent of those surveyed there are of the opinion that stress is on the rise. Belgium and Mexico follow in places two and three with 64 percent of those surveyed in each country reporting the same. In an international ranking of stress, Germany placed next to last, ahead of the Netherlands (47.3 percent).

Instruments that can be implemented to prevent stress and that can be used internationally are thus necessary. The persolog Stress Profile is currently available to HR professionals and trainers in German, English and French.