Eco-anxiety: A Growing Threat to Employee Productivity and Well-being

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Eco-anxiety: A Growing Threat to Employee Productivity and Well-being

11 December 2023 / Report

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Eco-anxiety—anxiety about the climate and environment—is a growing phenomenon affecting not only young people but workers of all ages. This report summarizes the key takeaways from discussions and interviews with senior executives, as well as findings from a survey of workers exploring eco-anxiety and their expectations of employers.

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Eco -anxiety is increasingly prevalent across all working age groups and presents a growing risk to employee well-being. Some 43% of survey respondents say they experience eco-anxiety often or almost always. Reported impacts of eco-anxiety include a sense of powerlessness, work demotivation, and lost focus. Businesses that listen and respond to their employees’ concerns can mitigate risk and enhance employee wellbeing, resilience, and productivity.
In response to eco-anxiety, individuals are incorporating eco-friendly practices into their personal lives and are seeking proactive leadership from their employers. An important part of this leadership is greater awareness of the issue—52% of respondents think that their employer is unaware of eco-anxiety as a workplace issue. Some 60% wants employers to do more to address the causes of eco-a

Authors

Alison Maitland

Former Senior Fellow, Human Capital
The Conference Board

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Marion Devine

Principal Researcher, Human Capital, Europe
The Conference Board

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