"Employees often face multiple concerns simultaneously, and these challenges rarely exist in isolation, as stress in one area of life usually affects others."
- Katharine Moxham, spokesperson for GRiD
Of those surveyed (500), 38% of employers said stress and anxiety related to work was their biggest concern for staff aged up to 28 (Gen Z), followed by 45–60-year-olds (Gen X), and those aged 61-79 (Baby Boomers).
For 29-44-year-olds (Millennials), 43% of employers were most concerned about stressful home life – such as caregiving responsibilities. This was closely followed by stress and anxiety relating to finances (42%) and workplace pressure (38%).
Interestingly, employers’ concerns about stress and anxiety were less so than in 2024, when this was cited by 40% of employers for Baby Boomers, Gen X (40%), Millennials (44%), and Gen Z (39%).
Although employers believe it’s a minority of staff who are worried about finances and debt this year, in comparison to other health & wellbeing issues, there has been an increase in concern across most generations: Baby Boomers (18% vs 25%), Gen X (28% vs 32%), Millennials (35% vs 42%), and Gen Z (33% vs 33%).
When staff (1,250) were asked about their health & wellbeing, Baby Boomers, Gen X, and Millennials all said serious ill-health, such as cancer or heart disease, was their biggest concern.
Furthermore, Millennials were jointly concerned about stress and anxiety related to finance and debt, and Gen Z worry about workplace pressure.
“Employees often face multiple concerns simultaneously, and these challenges rarely exist in isolation, as stress in one area of life usually affects others. Regardless of the nature of their worries, employers should remain consistent in providing support for all staff, whether they’re young or young at heart,” said Katharine Moxham, spokesperson for GRiD.
