Dr Alex George on mental health in the workplace

More than half (51%) of people say comparing ourselves to colleagues negatively impacts their mental health.

Among the comparisons we actively engage in are looking at outfit choices (17%), leadership skills (17%) and even how fit people are (15%).

But the poll commissioned by AXA as part of their annual Mind Health report found more will compare someone’s work-life balance (27%) than what they earn (22%).

On average, employees compare themselves to others an average of three times a day – that’s 15 times over a five-day working week!

Aston spoke to TV’s Dr Alex George.

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