Stress and mental well-being remain significant concerns in India’s evolving workplaces, especially for younger professionals, according to ADP’s newly released survey titled People at Work 2025: A Global Workforce View. The findings spotlight the shifting emotional landscape of work, where generational differences in stress levels are increasingly evident.
Key India-specific insights from the survey:
- Overall stress levels among India employees have decreased slightly, from 12% in 2023 to 9% in 2024.
- However, the percentage of employees who feel they are thriving at their jobs has declined slightly from 22% in 2023 to 20% in 2024.
- Young professionals (aged 27–39) report the highest stress levels, with 11% saying they experience high stress, above the national average of 9%.
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- Older workers (aged 55-64) report better stress management, with 81% saying they feel stress less than once a week, compared to just 51% of workers aged 18-26.
- Work overload is a major trigger for younger employees – 16% of those aged 18-26 report stress due to heavy workloads, twice as many as their older counterparts aged between 55to 64 (8%).
- Workplace culture factors contribute to stress:
- 67% feel judged for using flexible working arrangements.
- 65% say they are being monitored at work, which may intensify feelings of pressure.
Rahul Goyal, Managing Director of ADP India and Southeast Asia, commented, “These findings reveal how today’s workforce, particularly younger professionals, are navigating a complex and emotionally demanding work environment. The impact of stress and the feeling of being judged or closely monitored highlight the need for organisations to create a more supportive environment for their employees.
“Offering flexibility is just one part of the solution – what truly matters is building a culture of trust, empathy, and psychological safety. By prioritising employees’ mental well-being, companies can foster a healthier, more engaged, and productive workforce.”
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