SHOCKING levels of workplace stress as some employees turn to meds, survey finds

New research has highlighted how a significant proportion of the workforce are turning to meds to combat workplace pressures whilst overall levels of employment stress soar.

The data, from Specialists4Protection, found that 46% of employees feel more stressed at work than they did a year ago.

On top of this, a staggering 17% of employees claim their workplace stress levels are “much higher” than they were 12 months ago.

Amongst these stressed employees, almost one in six have taken medical advice as a result of stressful work.