A recent study sheds light on the most stressful industries in the UK.
- The human health and social work sector tops the list with significant stress levels.
- Defence and education also rank high in work-related stress statistics.
- Professional, scientific, and technical fields show notable stress impacts.
- Industries like finance, real estate, and IT are also among the most affected.
In the latest findings concerning occupational stress in the United Kingdom, the human health and social work industry emerges as the most stressful sector. The study, compiled by Claims.co.uk, reviews Health and Safety Executive (HSE) data, indicating that 3,530 individuals per 100,000 employees report stress-related illnesses within this sphere. This sector encompasses roles such as doctors, therapists, and nursing home assistants, offering an average salary range of £17,000 to £63,000.
The public defence sector, with an average salary between £18,000 to £31,000, ranks second in stress levels. The report finds that 3,260 out of every 100,000 employees suffer from work-related stress, with job roles including security guards and prison officers.
Ranking third, the education industry shows that nearly 2,720 people per 100,000 report stress-induced illnesses. With an average salary range from £28,000 to £40,000, the profession faces significant challenges, impacting almost three in every 100 workers.
In fourth place, professional, scientific, and technical activities report stress incidences in 2,310 individuals per 100,000 workers. This field, which includes solicitors and barristers, offers salaries between £25,000 and £48,000.
The finance industry, paying between £28,000 and £54,000, sees 2,140 stress-related cases per 100,000 workers, while the real estate sector, with roles such as estate agents and property managers, reports 2,070 cases per 100,000, offering salaries from £26,000 to £54,000.
Information and communication industries see 1,870 stress cases per 100,000, with roles in IT and graphic design; average salaries range from £24,000 to £44,000. Arts and entertainment, involving professions like art directors and makeup artists, report 1,820 cases per 100,000 workers, salaries averaging between £25,000 and £47,000.
Wholesale and retail trades observe 1,530 cases per 100,000 workers, connected with salary ranges of £19,000 to £34,000. Finally, the accommodation and food services sector reports the lowest in this survey, with 1,430 stress cases per 100,000 workers and salaries from £14,000 to £45,000.
The spokesperson from Claims.co.uk has emphasised the broader mental health crisis, urging employers to prioritise mental wellbeing and maintain open dialogue regarding employee stressors.
This detailed analysis of stress-related illnesses across various UK industries highlights the urgent need for improved mental health support in workplaces.
