One in every Five Find their Job Hazardous

December 6, 2008
By sinha

Not me, but that’s what an international survey has to say.

On an average, 19% of respondents in a survey said their job was adversely affecting their health, with an additional 13% saying their work was so stressful it was making it hard for them to sleep at night.

Canada had the second-highest percentage of employees who said their health was affected, while employees in New Zealand, India and Australia were among those least affected. (source)

Frustrated @ Work

Frustrated @ Work

Well, as recession peaks, employees will spend more time reinforcing the need for their existence – which will result in a toll in work-life balance.

Recommended Read:Breaking workplace myths – Will I be happier if I’ve a job I like?

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               About the author - Ashish Sinha is a Startup Mentor/Product Strategy Coach, and the founder/chief editor of pluGGd.in. He has launched/managed couple of products (consumer as well as enterprise) in US and India, and now consults with startups/small businesses on their product/media strategy. He can be reached at: ashish (at) pluGGd.in [+91 98452 06443]

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