Work anxiety is causing sleepless nights and are taking a heavy toll on employees. According to new research from Accountemps, 44-percent lose sleep over work due to a number of factors including overwhelming workloads, looming business problems and strained co-worker relationships. Spokesperson Carrie Lewis says Generation “Z” is more than likely to lie awake at night.
Lewis says that employees are overwhelmed due to a "near constant state of learning."
The study identified 50-percent of respondents are overwhelmed with work and the amount of hours devoted to their job, which cause them sleepless nights. Lewis says unfortunately, many employees are afraid to bring this issue up with their boss.
Lewis says that employers and managers should "keep an eye out" for employees affected by lack of sleep because employees may be afraid to "bring that up."
Another 20-percent identified strained relationships with their co-workers. Lewis says this can lead to lower job satisfaction and higher turnover for the employer. She encourages employees to talk with their boss to try to solve the problem between you and your co-workers.
Lewis says that help is needed for those who can't manage heavy workloads. She says that lack of sleep should be "the last thing" that causes issues at work.