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Workplace Stress Is Crushing Young Employees

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Gen-Z appears to be the most stressed cohort of workers; a recent BBC report revealed that a staggering 91% of 18-24-year-olds are stressed (compared to 84% of employees overall). Supporting this generation in the workplace must be a top priority for employers. and Canada.

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Maybe You’re The Problem: How Better Leadership Can Lower Employee Stress Levels

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44% of employees stated feeling stressed at work the previous day according to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace: 2022 Report . The real fix is this simple: better leaders in the workplace. Living through the last few unprecedented years has caused a spike in stress and anxiety for most people. .

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Do ‘Lazy Girl Jobs’ Indicate a Need for Flexibility in the Workplace?

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In May, a 26-year-old TikToker lit up the internet by coining the newest workplace phrase: “lazy girl jobs.” “A In many situations, the analysis favors part-time, lower stress or no work over career advancement,” she says. It may be in the individual’s personal best interest to not have the stress in their life.

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Gen Z: Trailblazing The Future Of Work Or Trapped In A Cycle Of Sacrifice?

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Nearly 60% of these young people are unsatisfied with their current salary, and 7 out of 10 say the school didn’t equip them with the necessary skills to negotiate their salary. This situation will have several potential impacts on the future of work and the workforce.

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2 in 5 Employees Say A Raise Is The Answer To Preventing Burnout

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There are many reasons why workplace burnout is on the rise, and the recent pandemic has certainly exacerbated the issue. . With high levels of worker burnout caused by discontent in the workplace, employers might be curious to see whether or not salary has an effect on burnout rates. . Key Study Highlights : .

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New Employee Demands Are Changing The Way Employers Hire

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Employee demands such as greater flexibility, workplace culture, age diversity, professional development opportunities, and the introduction of artificial intelligence into the workplace, are all influencing attraction and retention efforts across diverse fields. Stress/burnout: 28.1% Economic downturn/recession: 33.0%

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Australian Four-Day Work Week Trial Suggests Less Workdays Equals No Drop in Productivity

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As more trials release data, four-day work week experiments around the world have greater potential to set a precedent for future workplace norms. The early outcomes show promise, with workers on the front lines witnessing a 67% decrease in the usage of sick and carer’s leave starting from the first week.

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