Burnout Britain | Half of HR leaders suffering from anxiety at work every week

Almost half of UK HR leaders (49%) have admitted battling anxiety at least once a week, while a fifth face it every day, new research has found.

A new report released by Corndel has also revealed concerning levels of workplace anxiety across the UK workforce as a whole.

The training provider’s research found that, aside from those in HR, half of British employees regularly experience anxiety at work, with many blaming intense workloads, relentless time pressures, and the impossible task of balancing professional and personal lives.

Younger workers are at particular risk, with 64% citing anxiety due to poor management practices. The issue affects organisations at all levels, with one in five HR leaders admitting that they also experience workplace anxiety daily, while one in two feel it weekly.