
Perfectionist leaders push employees to work while ill, research finds
Researchers from UEA said demanding leadership could drain employees’ time, energy and emotional resources.

Researchers from UEA said demanding leadership could drain employees’ time, energy and emotional resources.

42% said they had been forced to turn to friends and family for help when their income did not cover bills.
The discussion looked at the role employers can play in supporting financial wellbeing, improving retention and productivity, and backing economic growth.

The MFI from Bright Horizons Work + Family Solutions found 43% of sandwich carers said they were actively reconsidering their job due to care pressures.

The report found that 12% of leaders said they are not affected by money worries, while 89% said their working lives suffered due to financial stress.
48% placed the same importance on stress reduction programmes, but a third of businesses did not offer any stress reduction support.

In 2025, 34% of employers cited work pressures as the main concern for baby-boomers, 36% for Gen X, and 38% for Gen Z.
The survey revealed that 42% of employees aged 18 to 34 experienced burnout in the past year.
New research from PayFit showed demand for automation as payroll teams struggle to adapt to compliance changes and year-end demands.
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