In a recent survey by Buck Consultants, 82 percent of participants reported that their company’s health care costs are significantly or moderately impacted by employee stress. What’s more, 79 percent and 77 percent have experienced a significant or moderate impact on absenteeism and workplace safety, respectively. Working while stressed can increase the likelihood of an accident, so taking steps to combat employee stress can make the workplace safer for all employees – and protect expenses through loss prevention.
Investing in strategies to reduce employee stress in the workplace – like employee assistance programs or continual safety training – can have high ROI for employers.

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