Discussions about wellness often include stress–and no wonder. Chronic stress increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer, and respiratory disorders, as well as leading to behaviors like smoking or overeating that can cause additional health issues.

Workplace stress is a major contributor. According to Gallup polls, American workers are among the most stressed employees in the world. The rates of daily stress, anger, sadness, and worry have been trending up since 2009.

Many who deal with stress in their daily lives do not reach out for help. The American Psychiatric Association reports that over 60% of stressed adults don’t want to burden others and feel those around them expect them to just “get over it.” Almost half of people wished they had additional help managing their stress.

Behind each of those numbers is someone who may be struggling with the isolation and pain that living with stress can bring.

Impacts of Workplace Stress

Workplace stress is costly, not just for an individual but for business. Below are a few key points from surveys conducted by multiple organizations, including Gallup and NIOSH, and presented by the American Institute of Stress.

Respondents reported:

• 80% feel stressed on the job, and half of those respondents need help with stress management
• 75% reported reduced productivity at work
• 19% had left a previous job because of stress
• 42% report that yelling and other verbal abuse is common in the workplace
• 10% said that physical violence has happened at work because of job stress



Aside from reduced productivity and employee turnover, workplace stress costs business in other ways: accidents, workers’ compensation, insurance and legal costs also increase.

2Morrow’s Stress Program

We believe that managing stress is an important part of health and wellness. Our stress program is included in our program bundles to complement participant efforts in areas of smoking cessation, weight management, and chronic pain.

All new lesson content features insights into the hows and whys of stress–and how you can channel your attention and energy into the things you care about. To learn more about 2Morrow's Stress Program and how it can benefit your organization, request information below.