Insurance workers driven to drink
Insurance workers are more stressed out than any other profession, a new UK survey has revealed. The survey, conducted by healthcare cash plan provider Medicash, revealed that 17% of insurance workers, more than any other profession, admitted to feeling stressed all the time.
Those in the insurance industry are also likely to turn to alcohol at the end of a stressful day, with one in four saying that they drink most evenings. Only those working in construction were more likely to be found heading for the pub at the end of the day.
One in three UK-based insurance workers surveyed have broken down in tears at work as a result of stress and 17% said they are often so stressed that they have to call in sick.
Sue Weir, chief executive of Medicash said: “Small amounts of pressure at work can enhance our performance but if that pressure becomes unremitting it can lead to sickness and long term absenteeism which is not good for either employer or employees."
"The odd drink can help us to relax but if this turns into a reliance on alcohol then the effect on health can be extremely detrimental.”
