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What we know about stress at work


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In the past week, we’ve been talking about stress management. Contrary to popular belief, stress is not a given when it comes to working. Stress at work often leads t

  • Decrease commitment
  • Decreased productivity
  • Increase in incidence of mental health illnesses such as anxiety & depression
  • Increased incidence of absenteeism 
  • Decreased recruitment & retention
  • Decreased customer satisfaction

From this list, you should conclude that learning how to cope effectively with stress in the workplace can result in a better work environment. It also makes you a better employee. If you encourage others to do the same, a better boss or coworker!
 
How does stress impact you at work?


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