AS BUSINESS travel is on the rise, Australian professionals are at risk of struggling with their mental health, according to The Banyans Healthcare.
According to IBIS World and govt data, the business travel industry is valued at $3.8 billion and currently, travellers spend an average of 3.5 nights away each trip.
Meanwhile, 59% of businesses expect to make even more trips in 2024 than the previous year.
As many of those travelling for work are often in managerial roles, health professionals warn of added stress while away from home.
In fact, 55% of Australian managers claim work has negatively impacted their mental health, compared to 32% of non-managers.
"While on-site workers may be able to make positive steps towards improving their mental health through implementing simple daily routines, business travellers may struggle to hold to steady habits to buffer the adverse effects of work on their mental health," said Ruth Limkin, The Banyans Healthcare founder.
"This is especially true when working away involves committing free time to work associated activities such as being in transit or meetings over dinner."
According to Limkin, some helpful wellbeing strategies for workers include taking five minutes at the beginning and end of the day to practice mindfulness, prioritising sleeps, stepping into the sunshine in between meetings, and stocking up on healthy snacks. JHM
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