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A recent survey confirmed predictions about the negative effects the pandemic would have on people’s mental health . A study of the human resources company Adecco found that 40% of Mexican workers have suffered from mental exhaustion in the last year, mainly from “ high workloads” and isolation .
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The study analyzed the responses of nearly 15,000 respondents in 25 countries, including Mexico, the United States, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, China, Japan, and several European nations. The results showed that, regardless of factors such as age and gender, 38% of workers worldwide have reported suffering from mental exhaustion . Mexico narrowly exceeds the global average, as 4 out of 10 respondents stated that they have experienced such discomfort due to “high workloads” in the last 12 months, that is, during the Covid-19 pandemic. # Happy Wednesday Practicing mindfulness has several benefits including that it reduces stress, which is why it can be a great tool to help your employees. https://t.co/oYGgDDnDlO – Entrepreneur in Spanish (@SoyEntrepreneur) October 13, 2021 The study attributes this deterioration to the fact that working hours have increased an average of 14% worldwide. Despite this, 72% of Mexicans affirm that they still feel motivated in their work . Mental exhaustion vs. Motivation Regarding the motivation of the workers, the global average is 64% , but the Adecco survey revealed two very curious data. The country where the highest incidence of mental exhaustion was detected is Australia (53%), but it also registered the highest percentage of motivation among employ …
