It’s not uncommon to suffer from a phobia or an irrational fear. In fact, approximately 19 million Americans admit to having at least one phobia, according to the National Institute of Health. But what happens when they coincide with work?
Eighty-seven percent of people suffer from work-related fears, most of which stem from professional pressure, according to a recent survey of over 1,000 U.S. employees conducted by resume template provider LiveCareer. As a result, the platform sought to better understand the phobias influencing employees’ careers and create awareness around the obstacles they may be facing every day in the office.
