80% of employees say their workplace is toxic

"According to Monster's newly released 2025 Mental Health in the Workplace survey of 1,100 workers, 80% of respondents described their workplace environment as toxic. The alarming statistic is an increase from 67% just a year ago. The challenging environment has major implications. An astonishing 71% of workers say their mental health is poor (40%) or fair (31%), while only 29% rank it positively: 20% said it was good and 9% described it as great."

""Stressful and toxic work environments aren't just bad for business-they're dangerous for employee health," Salemi explained in a press release. "Our findings show workers are reaching a breaking point, prioritizing their mental well-being even over promotions or raises." Employers cited some ways that their employers can support their mental health. Half of workers who feel supported say they're allowed time off for doctor/therapy appointments;"

A 2025 Monster survey of 1,100 workers found 80% described their workplace as toxic, up from 67% the prior year. Seventy-one percent of workers rate their mental health as poor (40%) or fair (31%), while only 29% rate it positively. Workers identify toxic workplace culture (59%) and bad managers (54%) as the top causes of poor mental health. Many employees prioritize mental well-being over career rewards, with significant shares willing to pass on promotions or raises for better mental health. Support measures that matter include time off for appointments, generous PTO, and mental-health-specific policies.

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