3 in 10 Singaporean employees lose sleep over woes at work

Work-related stress dampening productivity.

According to a recent survey by Regus, over one third (34%) of Singaporean workers are actually losing sleep worrying about work.

The survey alos noted that Economic volatility has increased pressure on Singaporean workers with 67% reporting that they are seeing more stress-related illness since the downturn, finds the latest survey from Regus, the global workplace provider. But businesses can help change this trend as workers identified flexible working as critical to help ease work-related stress (77%).

The survey, canvassing the opinions of more than 20,000 senior executives and business owners across 95 countries, also found that in Singapore stress is causing a worrying increase in absenteeism (54%) damaging business productivity as well as worker well-being.

Commenting on the study, John Henderson, Regional Director and CFO at Regus APAC, says: “Difficult economic times in the West and an unprecedented rate of growth in emerging economies have put a strain on businesses and their employees. Workers are expected to do more with less, and this has taken its toll to the point many are close to burn-out.

“It’s not surprising that work-related worries and the sleepless nights they cause, are taking their toll on employees’ personal lives.

More importantly still, their health is at stake as stress is a known catalyst for a number of serious illnesses. Proactive businesses that address stress in their workforce are likely to end up with a healthier workforce and reduced absenteeism.”