PR professionals among the most stressed: LinkedIn research

October 4, 2024 9:18

PR and comms professionals are the most affected when feeling overwhelmed by the pace of workplace change, with nearly three in four fearing being left behind, according to new research from LinkedIn Australia.

The recent research, which surveyed over 2,000 professionals nationally, found that 91% of the comms cohort are seeking more guidance and support than ever before, a significant percentage compared to the national average of 63%.

73% fear being left behind in their career, compared to an average of 47% nationally. 71% are also unsure how to cope with how quickly their job is changing, compared to 40%.

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Lauren McNamara

Lauren McNamara is a freelance journalist. She previously spent three years at Mumbrella, most recently as the associate editor. She left her staff role in August 2025.