Study: More and more Romanians are taking measures to combat stress at work

  The most recent study conducted by Reveal Marketing Research analyzed the manifestation and evolution of the burnout phenomenon  among Romanians, comparing the results with the similar study conducted last year.   35% of Romanians are happy at work, while 65% do not feel fulfilled professionally. The percentage of employees taking anti-stress measures at work has increased from 51% in 2024 to 60% in 2025. 66% of Romanians have noticed colleagues affected by burnout The main sources of stress at work are high workload (64%), excessive taking on responsibilities (50%) and salary stagnation (45%). Stress is no longer seen as a normal part of the job.  The number of employees proactively taking anti-stress measures at work increases from 51% in 2024 to 60% in 2025   According to the results of the study conducted by Reveal Marketing Research, only a third of Romanians (35%) are happy at work, while 65% do not feel fulfilled professionally, due to factors such as the level of remuneration, stress or the nature of the activity carried out.   In addition, 66% of Romanians say they have noticed colleagues affected by burnout syndrome  at work, especially women (71% compared to 62% in the case of men) and young people aged 25-34 (74%).   Employees are becoming more proactive in preventing burnout, and the percentage of those taking anti-stress measures at work increases from 51% in 2024 to 60% in 2025. This trend is more pronounced among young people aged 18-24 (68%) and those aged 35-44 (65%).   “To combat burnout and increase employee retention, companies need a clear understanding of the factors that influence job satisfaction and motivation. Employer branding studies and employee experience research can help organizations identify the main sources of stress and implement effective solutions, such as well-being programs, more flexible work policies, and psychological counseling sessions.” said Marius Luican, General Manager of Reveal Marketing Research.   What are the causes of burnout and what solutions do Romanians adopt to combat stress at work?   The main sources of stress for employees remain the same in 2025: high workload (64%), excessive taking on responsibilities (50%), salary stagnation (45%) and interaction with difficult customers (34%). However, compared to last year’s study, each of these causes registered an increase of more than 10%.   At a closer look, we can see that in the case of women, the high workload generates a higher level of stress (68% compared to 61% in the case of men), while salary stagnation is a more common cause in the case of men (49% compared to 40% in the case of women).   To cope with the stress and exhaustion caused by the high workload, employees resort to various solutions. Thus, 67% of Romanians take  vacation, 54% relax in their free time through activities such as going out or shopping, 39% spend more time with those close to them, 36% listen  to music, and 32% choose to take longer and more frequent breaks to create a more pleasant working environment.   In addition, 21% of respondents consider changing jobs a suitable solution, the percentage being higher among those with incomes above 6000 lei (27%), while 16% noticed an increase in the consumption of products such as tobacco or alcohol to manage stress. *** About Reveal Marketing Research Reveal Marketing Research is a full-service market research company, specialized in marketing research, sociological studies, customer insight, business strategy, market development. With expertise in over 20 industries, Reveal Marketing Research believes that market research is the basis for the right decisions and brand positioning. Qualitative and quantitative solutions have been helping companies in Romania and other European countries for 16 years.   Reveal Market Resources, study no. 187: Reveal Market Resources is a data hub that includes free studies published in order to support the marketing and communication market in Romania.   Methodology: The Reveal Marketing Research study was conducted online between 17-21.02.2025 on a representative sample for the universe of people aged 18+, internet users, in urban areas. The sample size was 1000 respondents (of which 890 respondents are working), and the maximum sampling error is +/-3.1% at a 95% confidence level.