More than half of young managers in Australia want mental health days off work
More than half of young managers in Australia want mental health days off work amid deteriorating mental health levels, according to a new survey from Perkbox.
The survey, which polled 488 managers between ages 18 and 35, found that 58% of the respondents want the freedom to take mental health days off work.
This comes as 72% feel their mental health deteriorated in the last 12 months due to increased pressure in their role, which they attributed to staff management amid a cost-of-living-crisis.
According to the survey, 86% of young managers have taken the initiative to develop new skills and competencies on their own to meet the needs of their current role.
Nearly half of them (47%), however, said they will look for a new role if their organisation continues to fall short in providing support.
Source: Perkbox Australia
Andrew Wilkins, Acting Country Manager, Perkbox Australia, said the findings demonstrate the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on young managers.
"Many will be grappling with situations affecting their staff for the first time, and while it's encouraging that so many are willing to take it upon themselves to upskill, businesses need to do their part and offer the right training and tools plus individualised support that covers both physical and mental wellbeing," Wilkins said.
Other highly sought-after benefits among young managers also include greater work flexibility (57%) and a four-day work week (49%).
