A recent study by Instant Offices reveals Birmingham as the UK's most stressed city, driven by high volumes of stress-related searches, significant gender pay gaps, and lower average salaries. The report notes that stress-related absences lead to millions of lost workdays, with the average UK employee taking 21.1 days off for stress or anxiety in 2024. Women report significantly higher stress levels than men, exacerbated by financial pressures and workplace dynamics. Experts call for addressing pay disparity and improving work-life balance to mitigate these stressors.
With work stress, burnout, and mental health concerns on the rise, experts urge both employers and policymakers to address structural issues such as pay disparity and mounting financial pressures.
Data shows that in 2024, the average UK employee took 21.1 days off work due to stress, depression, or anxiety - leading to 16.4 million lost working days overall.
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