UK workers 'increasingly stressed'

Posted on 5 November 2008

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A new study has indicated that employees are working longer hours to combat the effects of economic slowdown.

Research conducted by Friends Provident has revealed that 25 per cent of the 2,700 adults surveyed said they planned to stay longer at work over the next six months.

In line with this, around two-thirds claim to be more stressed and prone to illness than they were three years ago, potentially warning of the health risks of overworking.

Friends Provident head of protection Mark Jones, said: "Our research shows the credit crunch is having serious implications on the nation's workforce, with people working and worrying more.

"These are tense times, and working longer - often for little or no financial reward - will add to people's stress levels."

Speaking to the Press Association, Trades Union Congress general secretary Brendan Barber commented that it was vital for employers and unions to work together to combat stress.

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