Poor workplace climate leads to mental health problems

26 percent of Swiss respondents stated that they suffer from mental health problems. The climate in the workplace apparently has a major influence on people's well-being. For example, 77 percent of the employees surveyed stated that they suffered from a mental health problem due to their working environment. Symptoms include fatigue and lack of energy, sleep disorders, stress and anxiety, a feeling of worthlessness and eating disorders.

As a result of this stressful working environment, 30 percent wanted to be less involved at work or work less and 30 percent were planning further training so that they could change jobs later. 28 percent wanted to work from home more and 22 percent intended to quit their job.

Many sick notes

According to Axa, the effects of a working environment that is perceived as negative are considerable.17% of employees stated that they had taken sick leave in the last 12 months due to mental health problems.

According to a calculation by the Centre for Economics and Business Research, Axa puts the resulting loss to Switzerland's gross domestic product at around CHF 17.3 billion per year.

According to their own assessment, employees receive too little support from their employers in difficult situations: for example, around half of those affected by burnout were dissatisfied with the support they received from their employer.42 percent feel that their company is not really interested in their mental health.