Australians are stressed and overworked

Australians are stressed and overworked Australians are stressed and overworkedPosted October 13, 2011, by Josie Chun Australians are stressed, overworked and reluctant to take holidays, according to the latest Australian Work Life Index (AWALI) report. The index measures how work affects quality of life for working Australians. The proportion of people dissatisfied with their worklife balance has increased over the last three years, with the majority of Australians reporting that work is negatively impacting on the rest of their lives, causing stress and less time for themselves, their family and friends. Normal 0 0 1 205 1172 9 2 1439 11.1282 0 0 0 One quarter of full-time working women and one fifth of full-time working men feel dissatisfied with their worklife balance, and two thirds of full-time women and half of full-time men frequently feel rushed and pressed for time. Seven out of 10 working mothers report alfruchtwein always feeling rushed and under pressure. Mo re than 20 per cent of Australian workers spend 50 hours or mora a week at work and 60 per cent do not take regular holidays. Working longer hours leads to lower worklife scores, higher absenteeism and lower productivity. Those who work the longest hours include workers in construction and mining, health, education, retail, hospitality, and managerial and professional workers. Three-quarters of people working long hours say they would like to work fewer hours, even if that means less income, and most workers would take two extra weeks of holiday over a pay rise. Sixty per cent of workers stockpile their leave even though not taking a holiday is associated with lower worklife satisfaction. In most cases, work pressure is what prevents them from taking their holidays. Women in full-time work suffer worse worklife interference than their male counterparts, and working mothers are particularly hard hit as they attempt to juggle the demands of work and family. Poor worklife outcomes are associated with poorer health, more use of prescription medications, more stress and more dissatisfaction with close personal relationships. For the sake of employees health, employers need to demonstrate more flexibility and develop worklife friendly practices. Managers and leaders also need to increase leave opportunities and encourage employees to take holidays, and set an example by taking leave themselves. ResourcesMy first resumeCover letter for my first jobCareer Insider StoriesShelley Lask - Body Positive Health & FitnessInterested in becoming a?Human Resources OfficerGeneral ManagerBusiness ManagerAccountantOffice AdministratorPopular Career Searcheshighest paying jobs in australiaskills you need for the futureonline freelance writing jobs australiamillennials in the workforce statisticstop 100 highest paying jobs in australia CoursesBachelor of Social WorkEnquire erreichbar Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Health AdministrationEnquire Online Enquire OnlineBachelor of Criminal JusticeEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Allied Health AssistanceEnquire Online Enquire OnlineJosie ChunRelated ArticlesBrowse moreCareer progressionPERSONAL DEVELOPMENTHow To Say No At WorkWant to see your career take off and have less stress and more energy in your workday? One little word can do that - No. We share why its so important to say no at work and exactly how to do it - even if youre a YES personCAREER ADVICEWhat to do when you get fired lessons from our political leadersPoliticians have notoriously low job security, so if anyone knows how to get fired and move on, it should be them, right? For better or worse, Marni takes a look at what we can learn from our esteemed leaders of the past.Child CareCommunity ServicesIncreasing demand in the helping professionsThe health care and social services industry is Australias largest employment sector, and over the next five years its expected to provide more jobs than any other industry.