Gen Zers miss one day of work each week due to mental health issues, according to a new study.
Health and life insurance company Vitality says its UK Gen Z employees An average of 54 productive days are lost per yearyou come to work every day, but you’re not operating at peak efficiency.
The company determined that the cause was mental health issues.
Overall, the UK economy is costing the UK economy more than $178 billion due to low productivity and absenteeism, according to a report by Vitality. In the United States, dissatisfied and isolated workers cost the world an estimated $8.8 trillion, according to historical data from Gallup.
According to the 4,000 People Vitality Analysis, young workers 224% more likely to suffer from depression Compared to their older colleagues, employees who earn less than $38,000 a year are more likely to feel ignored by their employer.
However, only a quarter of employees surveyed said they took advantage of company wellness resources.
“If workplace health is properly managed, business and the broader economy should be significantly better off,” Vitality CEO Neville Kupowitz told Fortune.
In the United States, we have previously found that Gen Z employees are more likely to skip work due to their mental health, and that younger workers take more sick leave than past generations. are.
“This generation is more sensitive to mental health needs, but they also face more stressors than previous generations,” said work expert Lucy Kemp. Metro UK.
“They are more likely to take time off from work because they are conditioned to recognize and prioritize their mental health, even if it means taking time off. It’s something that older generations were less inclined to do or able to do.”
