Workplace stress has become a public-health concern
Workplace stress has escalated into a significant public health concern, particularly in Canada where 62% of workers report high stress levels. The current job market, marked by rising unemployment and mass layoffs, exacerbates this anxiety, especially among younger workers like Gen Z. As job security diminishes and workloads increase, the issue of workplace stress transcends individual management and requires broader systemic solutions.
- ▪62% of working Canadians report high levels of stress at their jobs.
- ▪Canadian unemployment recently rose to nearly 7%, with over 110,000 full-time jobs lost in early 2026.
- ▪Chronic job insecurity is linked to anxiety disorders, depression, and other health issues.
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| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 |
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ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountEmily Durham is the author of Clock In: No-BS Advice for Getting Ahead in Your Career (Without Losing Your Mind)If you’ve opened social media lately, you’ve probably noticed that every other post is about hating your job, quitting your job, burning out from your job or failing to find a new job. From TikToks exposing highly impersonal high-volume layoffs to Instagram Reels about flatlining salaries, workplace anxiety is becoming a trending topic for working people. When it comes to how to deal with this stress, we’re told to “manage” it by taking periodic breaks, practising mindfulness and exercising.
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