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Whether it\u2019s workload, long hours or perhaps tight deadlines, there are many reasons why people experience work-related stress. Unfortunately, it\u2019s also very common. In fact,\u00a01 in 5 people take a day off due to stress<\/a>. However, 90% of these people cite a different reason for their absence.<\/p>\n

A survey to over 2,000 people found that\u00a0workplace stress has resulted in 18% developing anxiety and 7% have even had suicidal thoughts.<\/a><\/p>\n

So what do these heartbreaking statistics tell us? Do people not feel confident talking about stress? Are they not being given enough support from their employer? And is there anything businesses can do to help combat it?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Whether it\u2019s workload, long hours or perhaps tight deadlines, there are many reasons why people experience work-related stress. 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