83% of Brazilians say they feel increasingly exhausted
What’s happening
An Instituto Locomotiva survey of 1,030 adults, run with survey-software company QuestionPro, found 67% say the 6x1 schedule worsens mental health, 78% find it hard to truly rest and 85% sacrifice health and leisure for income (89% of women).
What to do
Use the switch to two rest days as a moment to relaunch rest, sleep and recovery programs for frontline staff.
How Workbliss can help
Workbliss runs stress, resilience and mental health programs, plus manager training on spotting early signs, across your locations.
Plan support for your teamsSource
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