Survey Finds 52% of South African Workers Struggling with Mental Health Issues Due to Heavy Workloads - TDPel Media

Company culture is key to introducing non-traditional workplace benefits

Employee wellbeing is becoming an increasingly important aspect of running a business. According to Mental Health UK’s Burnout Report 2025, over one in three (34%) adults reported experiencing high or extreme levels of pressure or stress ‘always’ or ‘often’ last year. This has undeniable consequences for workplace productivity. CEOs must therefore ensure they are implementing a workforce wellbeing strategy that ensures individuals get the suppor…

Over 50% of SA workers face mental health challenges

More than half of South African employees surveyed, 52%, have been diagnosed with mental health conditions, according to findings from the South African Depression and Anxiety Group’s (Sadag) newly released Working Life Survey. Heavy workloads fuel mental health strain The study found that 32% of participants have depression, 25% suffer from stress, 18% face generalised anxiety disorder, 13% experience burnout, and 10% deal with trauma. The Citi…

Survey Finds 52% of South African Workers Struggling with Mental Health Issues Due to Heavy Workloads - TDPel Media

It’s no secret that workplace stress has been creeping into more and more of our lives. But now, a new survey confirms just how serious The post Survey Finds 52% of South African Workers Struggling with Mental Health Issues Due to Heavy Workloads appeared first on TDPel Media.