Half Of Europe’s Workers Stressed; A Third Wants New Jobs

A recent survey by ManpowerGroup highlights widespread stress among European workers. Becky Frankiewicz, the company’s Chief Commercial Officer, emphasized the importance of work-life balance, career development, and skills training for employee retention. Servet Yanatma reported for Euronews.

Workers in the Netherlands reported the lowest stress levels at 34%, followed by Norway at 40%, and Switzerland at 46%.

According to the survey, half of the workers across 10 European countries report experiencing daily work-related stress. Furthermore, one-third feel there are insufficient opportunities to achieve their career goals, while another third are considering changing jobs within the next six months.

Meanwhile, 58% expressed confidence in finding a new job that meets their needs.

The findings are part of the Global Talent Barometer, which offers insights into well-being, job satisfaction, and workforce confidence across 16 countries, including 10 in Europe. The survey found that stress levels varied significantly by country.

For example, workers in the Netherlands reported the lowest stress levels at 34%, followed by Norway at 40%, and Switzerland at 46%.

Euronews Business provided an in-depth analysis of these findings, underscoring the need for employers to address workplace stress to improve retention and satisfaction.