Europe: Half of workers stressed, one-third eyeing job change


Europe: Half of workers stressed, one-third eyeing job change

Published on 18/11/2024 ManpowerGroup's survey examines workers' perceptions, finding stress as a widespread issue. CCO Becky Frankiewicz tells of the importance of work-life balance, career development, and skills training for staff retention. Half of workers across 10 European countries have reported experiencing daily work-related stress, with one-third saying they do not believe there are enough opportunities to achieve their career goals according to Manpower Group's survey. One-third are considering changing jobs within the next six months, and 58% are confident that they could find another job that met their needs. The Global Talent Barometer, released by ManpowerGroup, provides insights into well-being, job satisfaction, and workforce confidence across 16 countries, including 10 from Europe. Euronews Business offers an in-depth analysis of the findings specific to the European countries surveyed. Workplace stress: a widespread challenge across Europe The survey reveals that workplace stress is highly prevalent across Europe, with an average of 48% of workers in 10 European countries reporting daily stress at work, with levels varying significantly between countries. More than half of workers report experiencing stress in four European countries, with Spain leading at 58%. Sweden and Italy follow closely, both at 53%, and Poland at 51%. Workers in the Netherlands reported the lowest levels of stress at 34%, followed by Norway at 40% and Switzerland at 46%. In three of Europe's other major economies - the UK, Germany, and France - stress levels align with the European average of 48%.