What makes work a mess? (The Extra™ Research)
According to a recent survey reported in the Evening Courier of Halifax (”Live the charm”) and Calderdale, UK, a recent survey of 2,000 workers by Wrigley Extra™ showed that middle managers fared the worst, stress-wise, and loud-talkers and long lines at lunch added to the discomfort of the work day.
A survey of 2,000 adults found that more than a quarter of middle managers are regularly stressed out, compared with just one in five managing directors and junior staff.
Other problems which trigger stress include commuting to work, having to make presentations, long queues at lunchtime, and constant phone calls.
One in three workers said they are annoyed by the habits of their colleagues, including those who talk too loudly.
As we’ve reported elsewhere, chewing gum may make you smarter, and perhaps if you’re a middle manager, it may an important tool for stress control.