Employees under more stress than in 2020 COVID outbreak: survey
More than 53 percent of all employees said they have been under more stress during the recent outbreak compared to last year, according to a national survey conducted by the payroll, recruitment and outsourcing agency Adecco Vietnam.
A chart shows how different generations feel about stress (Photo courtesy of Adecco Vietnam)
HCM City (VNS/VNA) - More than 53 percent of all employees said theyhave been under more stress during the recent outbreak compared to last year,according to a national survey conducted by the payroll, recruitment andoutsourcing agency Adecco Vietnam.
Forty-three percent of Gen Z, or people under 25 years old, said they werestressed "most of the time" and "almost always", which wasa higher rate than Gen Y (aged 25-40), Gen X (aged 41-55), and Baby Boomers(over 55).
Thirty percent of respondents said they experienced stress"occasionally".
The company's report titled "Hybrid work, reskilling & mental health:perspectives from each generation" is based on a survey conducted in Julyof 650 responses from all generations, with Gen Y and Gen X making up the majority.
Most survey respondents work in businesses with fewer than 1,000 employees invarious industries.
The five main stressors are safety from COVID-19, long-term financialviability, job security and career prospects, mental and physical health, and excessiveinformation consumption.
Andree Mangels, general director at Adecco Vietnam, noted that movementrestrictions, disruption to daily routines, fear of infection, and financialand job insecurity can worsen mental health and wellbeing, gradually resultingin low work spirit and productivity.
“Besides following directives from the government, leaders should listen to theneeds and concerns of their employees to provide timely support. This can bedone through periodic surveys, one-on-one sessions, monthly town hall meetings,or anonymous feedback channels. The way leaders navigate the workforce duringthe pandemic can leave a mark in company culture and determine if employeesstay for the long haul.”
The survey shows that while about 80 percent of employees attached greatimportance to their mental health, nearly 33 percent of businesses did notoffer any support in this aspect.
International SOS Vietnam has said that employers should carry out an internalsurveys to identify if mental health is a burning issue before looking atspecific plans to support their employees./.
Hanoi targets increasing the proportion of trained workers in the city to 75-80 percent by 2030 under a strategy on labour market development built by the municipal People’s Committee.
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced workforce in the tourism sector to change jobs to earn their living. In order to survive four outbreak waves, they have to run about to make ends meet.
With the development of technology and Internet connectivity, remote work has become popular during the COVID-19 pandemic. Employees can work anywhere, at any time instead of being at the office for eight hours.
The programmes have brought about positive changes to rural infrastructure, comprehensively improved the material and spiritual lives of farmers, and contributed to Vietnam's economic restructuring, said PM Pham Minh Chinh.
The festival highlighted the contributions and robust development of Vietnam's revolutionary press over the past century while promoting press products and showcasing the creativity of Vietnamese journalists.
The programme on sustainable poverty reduction has achieved its annual targets for reducing the poverty rate as assigned by the National Assembly and the Government. It has fulfilled five specific objectives and five five-year goals, and met nine out of 12 indicators related to addressing basic social service shortages.
UNICEF stands ready to support the Government in implementing this important law and in continuing to invest in teachers as the cornerstone of a resilient, inclusive, and high-quality education system for all children.
PM Pham Minh Chinh highlighted how Vietnam's revolutionary press has continuously evolved and strengthened over the past century, affirming its role as a sharp and vital political, cultural, and ideological weapon serving the Fatherland and the people in the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party.
Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Vu Chi Mai highlighted the growing demand for Vietnamese workers in Kyushu, especially in Fukuoka, Oita, and Saga prefectures. Currently, the region employs about 35,000 Vietnamese manual workers and over 5,000 IT engineers.
In Vietnam’s case, she said, President Ho Chi Minh demonstrated his strategic vision by founding the revolutionary press a century ago. The late leader understood the press's role not only as a means to reflect the country’s realities but also as a powerful tool to strengthen national unity and inspire the resistance wars and national construction process.
In recent interviews granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s reporters in Mexico, prominent figures reflected on the press’s legacy and its global influence.
VietnamPlus e-newspaper of the VNA clinched an A prize in the “Outstanding Press Product” category for its immersive 3D multimedia project, “Epic of Reunification,” a groundbreaking blend of storytelling and technology. The VNA won another A prize for its eye-catching exhibition booth.
Today, the press for foreign service has evolved into a distinct, irreplaceable force, bridging Vietnam with the world and portraying a nation that is stable, peace-loving, and fully integrated into the international community.
At a review conference held on June 21, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh praised the province’s scientific, coordinated, and flexible approach. He noted that the early completion reflects the strong commitment of local authorities, the business community, philanthropists, and residents in improving housing conditions for disadvantaged groups.
The VNA delegation, led by General Director Vu Viet Trang, actively participated in the event, engaging in both professional and diplomatic activities.
In the context where AI dominates and produces vast volumes of content, the only sustainable path forward for journalism is to focus on high-quality content and core values. Journalism must redefine its mission - not to report the fastest, but to provide the most profound and trustworthy value.
Granma and the VNA have great potential for cooperation, especially in sharing content regularly, so that VNA products are published on Granma platforms and vice versa, thereby helping Cuban and Vietnamese people access true information and gain a deep understanding of each other's country and people.
During his stay in China’s Guangzhou city from 1924 to 1927 to prepare for the establishment of a Communist Party to lead Vietnam’s revolution, President Ho Chi Minh founded “Thanh nien” newspaper and released its first issue on June 21, 1925.
Vietnam and Cambodia are hoped to strengthen their robust collaboration across various sectors, particularly in resolving remaining border issues to transform the border area into a zone of peace, friendship, cooperation, and development.
The strategic product, managed and operated by the Vietnam News Agency Digital Media Centre (VNA Media), is an official channel for popularising the Party and State’s information and documents as well as delivering mainstream and trustworthy news to both domestic and international audiences through various kinds of multimedia formats.
Since President Ho Chi Minh founded Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has become the voice of the people. During the resistance war against the colonialists, journalists took great personal risks to inspire patriotism and the will of rising up against foreign invaders.
The total investment exceeded 319 billion VND (12.2 million USD), including over 261 billion VND from the state budget and 57.5 billion VND mobilised from businesses, organisations, and individuals.
A chart shows how different generations feel about stress (Photo courtesy of Adecco Vietnam) 
