# Office Stress Infographics 'Desk Rage: Tell-Tale Signs of an Overworked Employee' is Revealing By Vivian Lau | Published 2012-05-13 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signs-of-an-overworked-employee References: [keas](http://keas.com/blog/desk-rage/?view=infographic) If you are all wound up from the daily grind, dear readers, fret not -- you are not alone, as this 'Desk Rage: Tell-Tale Signs of an Overworked Employee' infographic delivers shocking statistics on how work stress has infiltrated personal lives and healthy well-being. With close to 80% of working mothers and fathers feeling stressed, it is revealed how low pay, commuting and an unreasonable workload (amongst a laundry list of others) are cited as the top reasons for a stressful job. Attempting to help managers become aware of counterproductive workplace conditions and tell-tale signs of a stressed employee, hopefully they will be noted and more corporations will take measures to take care of their employees. Featuring exaggerated and comical cartoons, the infographic brings a touch of humour to a seriously glum issue. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Boomers](https://www.trendhunter.com/boomers) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Workplace Stress:** Opportunity to develop innovative stress management solutions and employee well-being programs. - **Work-life Balance:** Opportunity for companies to provide flexible working arrangements and support for employees' personal lives. - **Employee Engagement:** Opportunity to improve employee satisfaction and productivity through workplace initiatives and positive company culture. ### Who This Affects Most - **Human Resources:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in developing advanced HR technologies and tools for stress management and engagement. - **Wellness and Healthcare:** Opportunity to offer wellness programs and services targeted at reducing workplace stress and improving overall health. - **Technology and Automation:** Opportunity to create innovative workplace productivity tools and automation solutions to alleviate stress and improve efficiency. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stress Relief Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destressapp.md) - [Happy Desk Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-desk-salad-kits.md) - [Soothing Tetrapod Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seawall-desk-accessories.md) - [Slacking Support Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-slacker.md) - [Email Workload Insights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inbox-report.md) - [Balancing Burnout Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tjime-burnout-calendar.md) - [Anti-Burnout Beer Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antiburnout.md) - [Malleable Stress Relief Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vent-wireless-mouse.md) - [Anti-Distraction Workplace Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busy-bar.md)