Survey Shows: Boss is the Biggest Stress Factor at Work

More than half of job seekers in Austria feel stressed in their professional lives. This is shown by a recent online survey by karriere.at on the occasion of World Mental Health Day on October 10.

According to the survey, 39 percent of the 1,000 respondents say they feel very stressed, while another 18 percent find their everyday life rather stressful. For 62 percent, the high stress level is a significant reason for a potential job change.

Supervisors as the Most Common Source of Stress

When asked about the main causes of stress, 23 percent cited collaboration with their own supervisor. This is followed by time pressure in task completion, work-life balance, and team conflicts – each with 11 percent of the mentions.

"A negative work environment is a central reason for resignation," says Georg Konjovic, CEO of karriere.at. His appeal: Do not sit out conflicts, but address them constructively – with clarity, respect, and concrete steps.

Desire for Better Work-Life Balance

Also notable: 49 percent of respondents stated that their employer does not offer any measures for workplace health promotion. According to the survey, measures for a better work-life balance are particularly in demand: 30 percent wish for home office options, 22 percent for a 4-day workweek, and 20 percent for flexible working hours.

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