6 Trends characterize 2024's workplace flexibility

Most employees say stress at work effects their sleep and relationships with others, according to a survey from Mental Health America.

Roughly three in four employees report an impact on sleep while three in five report an impact on relationships, the data showed. Gen Z and Millennial employees report poorer overall work health than other generations.

Meanwhile, part-time employees and those working mainly on their feet in a set work location also reported poorer overall work health.

Key data points from the survey include:

• The Silent Generation, representing less than 1% of respondents, reported the lowest rates at 63% for negative impacts on sleep and 38% for relationships.
• Employees who mainly worked on their feet reported the highest rates at 81% for negative impacts on sleep and 71% for relationships.
• Employees who mainly worked at a desk reported lower rates at 73% for negative impacts on sleep and 61% for relationships.

At the same time, the survey showed employees with higher rates of psychological safety feel more confident advocating for themselves and others in the workplace.

Gen Z employees feel less psychologically safe in the workplace than other generations, with 63% reporting a lack of confidence expressing their opinions, and 60% not feeling like they can be themselves at work.

The slideshow above illustrates flexible workplace trends as selected by UC Today.

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