Stress hits 25% of workforce

ONE-IN-FOUR workers suffers from stress-related illness, a survey shows. And the attitude of many employers is that stress goes with any job and workers needed to “get on with it”.

Recruitment website Irishjobs.ie, who conducted the on-line survey, also found that 75% believe there is a stigma attached to work-related stress.

Of the 60% who complained of stress to their boss, only 11% said their boss was understanding while just 9% offered help.