A study by Aviva Health looking into the views of employers and their staff on issues relating to workplace wellbeing, found that 41% of workers say they have too much work to do.
Nearly a third (30%) are working longer hours, and 23% admit that they feel tired all the time.
Over a quarter of workers say that the current climate is making their working life increasingly stressful.
However, far fewer employees are adopting unhealthy behaviours despite feeling under pressure.
Only 19% of employees say that they eat unhealthily to help them deal with stress compared to 34% in Aviva’s 2009 research.
Similarly, just 11% feel that they smoke more – a fall of seven per cent.
Dr Doug Wright, head of clinical development, Aviva UK Health says: “It’s great to see employees are taking control of their health and looking after themselves.
"It’s also encouraging that many employers are taking more responsibility for the health of their workforce as they recognise how it directly impacts on productivity.
“However, employers need to be sure that they are spending their money wisely by using invaluable insight - such as their sickness absence data - to help them understand which benefits will best meet their companies’ specific needs.
"This will not only help benefit staff health, but could also have a positive effect on the bottom line.”
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