4 in 10 Workers Report Crying on the Job
A new report on workplace emotional strain finds that four in ten employees have cried while on the job. The "Quiet Cry Report" from Resume Now indicates that job insecurity is a primary driver of this trend, also leading to increased quiet job searching during work hours.
- A significant 52% of workers express anxiety about losing their job, even without a clear reason, with 24% worrying about it constantly or weekly. - This widespread job insecurity is a primary driver of emotional strain, leading to 14% of employees crying at work multiple times and another 25% having cried once or twice. - The stress extends beyond tears, with 55% of workers venting or complaining about their jobs to friends, colleagues, or on social media. - As a direct consequence of this anxiety, 41% of employees have admitted to using work hours to update their resumes in a trend known as "quiet job searching". - Broader economic and political turmoil is a significant contributor to this stress, with 74% of employees believing political uncertainty can lead to more burnout at work. - In fact, a 2025 survey by the American Psychological Association found that 54% of U.S. workers said job insecurity has had a "significant" impact on their stress levels. - This emotional strain has a tangible impact on productivity, with 95% of respondents in one survey stating that emotional wellness affects their work output. - This trend is particularly pronounced among younger generations, with a third of Millennials and 27% of Gen Z workers citing burnout as a reason for crying at work.
