ATLANTA – A recent survey by VoiceNation reveals the most stressful days, times, and months for Georgia workers in the workplace.

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A recent survey by VoiceNation, a leading Answering Service Provider, highlighted stress trends among American workers, revealing some interesting data from Georgia Workers.

The survey provides detailed insights into the most stressful days, times, and months for workers, alongside practical tips for mitigating workplace stress.

Key Findings for Georgia:

Most Stressful Day:

• Monday: 53% of Georgia workers report Monday as their peak stress day.
• Least Stressful Day: Friday (6%)

Most Stressful Time of Day:

• 9 am – 10 am: 13% of Georgia workers feel the most stress during this period.
• Least Stressful Time: 5 pm – 6 am (3%)

Most Stressful Month:

• December: 35% of Georgia workers find December to be the most stressful month.
• Least Stressful Month: February (1%)

National data from the survey:

• Monday Blues: Overwhelmingly, Monday emerges as the most stressful day of the week for American workers, with a staggering 53% reporting it as their peak stress day.
• Morning Stress Peaks: Stress levels peak in the mid-morning hours, particularly between 9 am and 10 am, with 16% feeling the most stress during this period.
• Year-End Crunch: The end of the year, particularly December, proves to be the most stressful period for American workers, with 31% reporting it as the most stressful month, followed closely by January at 19%.

A recent survey conducted by Answering Service, VoiceNation.com has revealed the most stressful times workers experience during their work lives. It has revealed the most stressful and least stressful days of the week, time of day, and the most stressful month across the year.

53% of Americans believe Monday to be the most stressful day during the working week.

The survey results show that Monday is overwhelmingly the most stressful day of the week for most Americans, with 53% reporting it as their peak stress day. The other days of the week pale in comparison:

• Tuesday: 10%
• Wednesday: 13%
• Thursday: 9%
• Friday: 14%

9 am working mornings are stressing American workers out.

When it comes to the time of day, stress levels peak in the mid-morning hours. The most stressful time reported is 9 am – 10 am, with 16% feeling the most stress during this period. Other significant stress times include:

• 7 am – 8 am: 14% 
• 10 am – 11 am: 9% 
• 2 pm – 3 pm: 10% 

Interestingly, the evening hours saw a significant drop in stress levels, with only 2% feeling the most stressed from 6 pm – 7 pm.

The festive season is among the most stressful for workers.

The end of the year appears to be particularly stressful for Americans, with December being the most stressful month as reported by 31%. The stress levels are also elevated at the beginning of the year, with January coming in second at 19%.

Sophie Hayes, HR and mental health advisor at Connective3 said: Employee stress levels aren’t just influenced by work but also by where they live. For example, employees in sunnier states often feel less stressed in the summer due to longer daylight hours and better weather. Conversely, those in states with harsh winters and shorter days might experience increased stress levels. These environmental factors play a crucial role in employee well-being.

Dan Marshall, Group Head of Digital at Moneypenny & VoiceNation spoke about some of the perks they offer their staff to manage stress:

1. Working from home: We are a flexible company with some staff being able to work remotely – this helps people have a better work-life balance, being able to finish at half past five and already be home.
2. Regular Breaks: Encourage outdoor breaks during daylight hours.
3. Mental Health Resources: Provide access to counseling and stress management workshops. 
4. Promote Physical Activity: Offering an onsite gym is great for staff who want to take a break to work out. The gym is the perfect place to blow off steam and a great way to destress.
5. Positive Work Environment: We have fostered a supportive culture, with regular work and social events in our onsite pub.
6. Employee Training and Professional Development: We always want our staff to progress, so we offer employee training programs to help support staff to learn and develop throughout their careers.
7. Online GP Services & Health Cover: Staff have access to health support and online GP services, meaning they can fast-track appointments and have access to physical and mental health support.

Sophie said, implementing some or all of these strategies can help employees manage stress and prioritize their mental and physical health year-round. And while many Americans are less stressed during the summer months, always make sure to foster good communication so your staff are comfortable reaching out when stress begins to become too much.

To see the full report, which also reveals the states and industries that struggle the most in their job roles please click here: https://voicenation.com/resources/the-most-burnt-out-states-in-america/