Finns Less Stressed at Work

About one-third of respondents said they feel their work is emotionally draining.

A total of 52 percent said they are rushed at work. Three years ago, 43 percent said that they were busy at work. Social and healthcare workers feel particularly busy.

In spite of the increasing workloads, 40 percent of respondents said they were excited about their jobs. Service and sales employees, as well as caregivers, business people, managers and top officials were the most enthusiastic about their work.

Violence and bullying have increased at both the workplace and on work trips. Physical violence has doubled and intimidation has jumped by one-third since three years ago. Healthcare and social workers face the highest threat of violence.

About 41 percent of workers said they neglect their families due to work. A total of 58 percent of mothers and 46 percent of fathers with pre-school children said they do not have enough time for family.

One-fifth of the respondents said they also help care for an elderly parent or another relative. Typically, this included domestic work, repairs and yard work.

Over one-half of workers have considered early retirement. A total of 42 percent said they do not want to continue working after the age of 63.

Over 3,000 working adults between the ages of 25 and 64 responded to the survey. The study is carried out once every three years by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health.

YLE24