Burnout affects about 18 percent of teams, severe stress 16 percent, and dwindling employee engagement 7 percent as the top challenges for employers in 2023. This snapshot comes from a study conducted by Renaissance Insurance Group, with findings reviewed by socialbites.ca.
Meanwhile, only about one in five employers track the psychological mood of their staff, and roughly 14 percent draw conclusions from internal surveys. The most frequent issues cited are professional burnout at 18 percent and high stress at 16 percent within teams.
As noted by Yulia Galanicheva, the general manager of voluntary health insurance at Renaissance Insurance, the root problem is not the symptoms themselves but what drives them. The true five drivers behind a toxic working climate, from the perspective of psychologists supporting well being programs, are burnout in 18 percent of cases, elevated stress at 16 percent, anxiety at 14 percent, a lack of knowledge and skills among managers to prevent mental illness, and team problems at 14 percent, with decreased work engagement at 7 percent. These factors are the primary triggers of miscommunication within teams.
Approximately one third of Russian companies invest in psychological support programs for their staff. The classic approach to easing tension involves face to face and remote meetings with a psychologist, used by about 43 percent of employers. In efforts to broaden access, 25 percent are setting up a dedicated psychological support line. Around 18 percent hold conferences and webinars on mental health, and 9 percent procure coaching programs for employees.
Since the start of 2023, Russian employers have begun prioritizing the mental state of their teams, showing a 12 percent rise from January to October 2023. Reports indicate that conferences, seminars, and webinars where clinicians discuss support strategies have become the most popular formats. The next most common step is creating a psychological helpline, followed by coaching managers to better manage employee mental health.
Looking at overall adoption, just over half of employers, about 52 percent, believe every employee should have access to these resources. Yet the utilization rate among staff remains modest, with 5 to 20 percent attending lectures and seminars or consulting a psychologist, a sentiment echoed by 14 percent of employers.
Psychologists emphasize that accessible mental health solutions are essential, but the uptake depends on workplace culture, awareness, and ongoing support rather than a one time intervention. An effective self-help method for mental trauma remains a key component of a broader well being strategy, with professionals noting that sustained engagement and clear pathways to help drive real improvements in team dynamics and performance.