Young professionals in India increasingly facing workplace stress — Report
Amid evolving workplaces, young professionals in India are increasingly experiencing stress and mental well-being, according to a new report on Tuesday
- CHENNAI — Amid evolving workplaces, young professionals in India are
increasingly experiencing stress and mental well-being, according to a new
report on Tuesday.
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- The report by ADP, a global technology company,
highlights the shifting emotional landscape of work, where generational
differences in stress levels are increasingly evident.
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- The report showed that young professionals (aged 27-39)
have the highest stress levels, with 11 per cent saying they experience high
stress, above the national average of 9 per cent. Just 51 per cent of workers
aged 18-26 reported better stress management.
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- On the other, older workers (aged 55-64) reported better
stress management, with 81 per cent saying they feel stress less than once a
week.
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- Work overload was found as the major trigger for younger
employees -- 16 per cent of those aged 18-26 report stress due to heavy
workloads, twice as many as their older counterparts aged between 55to 64 (8
per cent).
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- Further, 67 per cent reported being judged for using
flexible working arrangements, while 65 per cent said they are being monitored
at work, which may intensify feelings of pressure.
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- “These findings reveal how today’s workforce,
particularly younger professionals, are navigating a complex and emotionally
demanding work environment. The impact of stress and the feeling of being
judged or closely monitored highlight the need for organisations to create a
more supportive environment for their employees,” said Rahul Goyal, Managing
Director of ADP India and Southeast Asia.
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- While overall stress levels among Indian employees have
decreased slightly, from 12 per cent in 2023 to 9 per cent in 2024, the
percentage of employees who feel they are thriving at their jobs has declined
slightly from 22 per cent in 2023 to 20 per cent in 2024.
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- “Offering flexibility is just one part of the solution --
what truly matters is building a culture of trust, empathy, and psychological
safety. By prioritising employees’ mental well-being, companies can foster a
healthier, more engaged, and productive workforce,” Goyal said.
