The High Cost Of Working Stress

THE HIGH COST OF WORKING STRESS Aussies love a tipple – whether it's to celebrate or commiserate, we'll raise a glass. According to recent statistics which looked at the consumption of alcohol in Australia, as stress increases (particularly for younger workers), so too does the 'need' for a wind /down drink. Almost 3/4 of Australians admit turning to alcohol to unwind from a hard day at work 67% 76% 76 % male & 67% female admit turning to alcohol after day at work Gen Y Hit The Bottle Hardest 100% 34% 25% 34% of 18-24 year olds & 25% of 25-34 year Cited physical & mental exhaustion, stress and blowing off steam as the primary reason for drinking during the workday. Alcohol Use Is On The Rise 17% of Australians admit drinking during the workday at least once per week, compared to 10% in 2010/11. Some 36% admit to being tipsy or drunk at work at least once per year compared to 6.6% in 2010/11. 50% of 18-24 year olds admit to presenting for work with a hangover at least once a year, compared with 39% of 25-34 year olds, 27% 35-44 year olds & 18% 45-54 year olds. Infographics Produced by IncomeProtectionInsuranceAU.com.au THE HIGH COST OF WORKING STRESS Aussies love a tipple – whether it's to celebrate or commiserate, we'll raise a glass. According to recent statistics which looked at the consumption of alcohol in Australia, as stress increases (particularly for younger workers), so too does the 'need' for a wind /down drink. Almost 3/4 of Australians admit turning to alcohol to unwind from a hard day at work 67% 76% 76 % male & 67% female admit turning to alcohol after day at work Gen Y Hit The Bottle Hardest 100% 34% 25% 34% of 18-24 year olds & 25% of 25-34 year Cited physical & mental exhaustion, stress and blowing off steam as the primary reason for drinking during the workday. Alcohol Use Is On The Rise 17% of Australians admit drinking during the workday at least once per week, compared to 10% in 2010/11. Some 36% admit to being tipsy or drunk at work at least once per year compared to 6.6% in 2010/11. 50% of 18-24 year olds admit to presenting for work with a hangover at least once a year, compared with 39% of 25-34 year olds, 27% 35-44 year olds & 18% 45-54 year olds. Infographics Produced by IncomeProtectionInsuranceAU.com.au