A poll of more than 4000 people has revealed that millennials feel the most pressure at work with more than a quarter claiming they put their health at risk to do their job, compared to 18% of baby boomers.
The survey commissioned by Mental Health Foundation and Mental Health First Aid England also revealed that 34% of millennials had been less productive at work due to stress compared to 19% of baby boomers. Across both generations, just 14% of workers felt comfortable speaking to their manager about their stress levels.
Rob Shaw, managing director at Glu Recruit said: “These survey results reveal that employers need to make mental wellbeing a priority within the workplace, in order to adapt office culture to a changing workforce.
“Pressures faced by millennials are very different to past generations; it’s key that employees’ needs are met, both professionally and personally. It’s time that mental health and wellbeing are more openly discussed in a professional environment.
“Hopefully these statistics will help to raise much needed awareness to ensure that all employees, old or young, feel happy and supported at work.”