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Stress on the job is really bad news. You already know it feels lousy and that it can disrupt job enjoyment and performance. It gets worse.
Stress at work can kill. Of 10,000 British workers tracked in a study on stress, those who reported high levels of stress had a 68% higher risk of developing heart conditions, than those who reported less stress.
European Heart Journal
Up to 90% of all doctor visits involve stress related complaints.
Newsweek
Job stress is rising and can translate into a negative impact on a company's bottom line, including:
- Down time due to employee illnesses, burn out, conflict, lowered morale.
- Decreases in employee effectiveness and productivity.
- Increased health care costs.
USA Today
Chronic stress, though not always fatal, can disrupt the digestive system, worsen symptoms of menopause and interfere with fertility.
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