France is not an exception in Europe. Stress at work affects nearly one in two employees on the continent, with worrying peaks in certain countries.
This daily pressure pushes more and more workers to question their professional situation, despite an uncertain economic context.
Stress, a symptom of generalized unhappiness
The observation is clear: 48% of French workers report experiencing daily stress at work. This figure, in the European average, hides a more complex reality.
The French stand out for the lowest level of support felt in the search for balance between professional and personal life, with only 59% of employees who feel supported by their company.
This situation is not without consequences. Chronic stress impacts not only the mental health of workers, but also their productivity and engagement.
French companies are struggling to implement effective solutions to manage this growing pressure, thus widening the gap between employee expectations and the reality on the ground.
The great resignation is not a myth
The phenomenon is growing. A third of French workers are preparing to leave their jobs in the next six months. This trend is part of a broader movement to question the relationship with work.
Employees are no longer satisfied with a simple salary, they are looking for meaning, recognition and prospects for development.
Becky Frankiewicz, commercial director of ManpowerGrouphighlights this development: “People expect more from work. More balance. More options. More humanity. »
This quest for meaning results in increased professional mobility, facilitated by a dynamic job market where 58% of employees say they are confident in their ability to find a job.
The French paradox: between meaning and dissatisfaction
The French situation reveals a striking paradox. While 82% of workers find their work useful and meaningful, many want to change horizons. The overall well-being of the French workforce ranks among the lowest in Europe, with a score of 61%, far behind the Netherlands which peaks at 73%.
This contradiction is partly explained by the lack of opportunities for development. A third of employees believe that their company does not offer them enough opportunities to achieve their career goals. Vocational training, although crucial for skills development, remains insufficiently developed.
Fear of job loss
A quarter of French workers also fear losing their joba worry that weighs on their daily well-being. This fear, combined with stress and lack of prospects, creates an explosive cocktail that pushes many employees towards the exit.
The results of this survey, carried out among more than 12,000 workers in 16 countries, including 10 in Europe, sound like a warning for French companies.
Talent retention now requires a global approach to well-being at work, including professional development, work-life balance and stress management.
- Stress affects 48% of French workers, with support perceived as insufficient from companies
- A third of French employees plan to change jobs in the next six months, despite an attachment to the meaning of their work
- France displays one of the lowest levels of well-being at work in Europe, highlighting the urgency of a profound transformation of managerial practices
