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Report Reveals 61 Percent of Jobseekers Open to Disclosing Mental Health Leave
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News18•12-10-2026, 16:00
Report Reveals 61 Percent of Jobseekers Open to Disclosing Mental Health Leave
- •A report by Naukri.com indicates that 61 percent of jobseekers are willing to disclose mental health-related leave, reflecting growing workplace awareness.
- •The survey of 10,000 jobseekers found that 42 percent blame poor work-life balance for impacting their mental health, followed by a lack of managerial support.
- •About 33 percent of respondents worry about losing career opportunities if they open up about mental health, while 32 percent fear nobody would care.
- •To improve mental health support, 53 percent of respondents believe clearer boundaries between work and personal time are the most effective measure.
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According to a report by job portal Naukri.com, 61 percent of jobseekers are open to disclosing mental health-related leave.
About 42 percent of respondents cited poor work-life balance as the biggest workplace factor impacting mental health, followed by a lack of managerial support at 27 percent.
Roughly 53 percent of respondents stated that clearer boundaries between work and personal time would be the most effective measure.
