GCC-Insights-Stress-Report

GCC STRESS INSIGHTS
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Drilling deeper into the demographics (Chart 3), we see that workplace stress is reported to be more
extreme for employees between the ages of 31 and 50 – those likely to be at the peak of their career.
Proportionally, more women reported feeling higher levels of stress than men, be it from work or
home sources (Charts 3 and 4). It’s interesting to note that the gender gulf is more pronounced
between the ages of 18-35, with younger women reporting feeling significantly more stress than
their male counterparts. It is also important to note that “home stress” is not confined to home; the
aggravators may be located outside work, but they still affect performance on the job.
Other studies have indicated that the higher stress levels reported by women could be linked to the
dual demands of work and family, which is largely skewed towards women 10 . The fact that women are
more likely to acknowledge and discuss the fact that they feel their stress levels are on the rise is also
a factor 11 .
3. WORK STRESS
BY AGE AND GENDER
(PRE-GCC SURVEY)
4. HOME STRESS
BY AGE AND GENDER
(PRE-GCC SURVEY)
% TOTAL EMPLOYEES F M
% TOTAL EMPLOYEES F M
30
25
18-25
16
23
18-25
% EMPLOYEES REPORTING STRESS,
HIGH STRESS OR EXTREME STRESS.
38
33
39
36
38
37
37
37
37
36
34
35
34
32
26-30
31-35
36-40
41-45
46-50
51-55
56-60
% EMPLOYEES REPORTING STRESS,
HIGH STRESS OR EXTREME STRESS.
13
16
23
19
25
20
26
21
25
20
23
18
20
18
26-30
31-35
36-40
41-45
46-50
51-55
56-60
27
29
60+
10
17
60+
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30%
Sample: 159,367 respondents who rated workplace stress
pre-GCC and were matched to demographic data
Sample: 160,054 respondents who rated home stress
pre-GCC and were matched to demographic data
10. Huang P. Exploring the Relationship Between Work-Life and Stress. California: US Hastings College of the Law. 2010. P 8.
11. Gender and Stress: Stress on the Rise For Women. American Psychological Association.2010. Available from: http://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/
stress/2010/gender-stress.aspx
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