The Workforce Institute at UKG surveyed 3,400 people across 10 countries

The findings are published in a report titled, Mental Health at Work: Managers and Money.

Managers and mental health

69% of people said their managers had the greatest impact on their mental health which is more than doctors and therapists and almost equal to spouses.

Middle managers

These employees who handle employees and drive results–have the “hardest job”, states the report.

​As per the study, 81% would prioritize good mental health over a high-paying job​

Men vs women

23% of women say a job impacts their mental health in a negative way; 16% men have agreed to this.

​43% of the employees say they are always exhausted at the end of work​

​62% of employees say negative work stress has affected their relationships.​

​7 in 10 employees want their manager to support mental health in a better way.​

Lack of communication

38% of employees have never talked to their manager about the work stress because either they are too busy or they won’t care or be able to figure it out.