It’s no secret that work can be a source of stress, not only for an employee, but their entire family as well. But do employers know just how damaging this stress can be?
According to a Headspace survey, 77% of workers claim that work stress negatively impacts their physical health, while 40% say it contributes to existing mental health challenges, like substance use; over 70% say it has even caused personal relationships to end. Stress can completely warp someone’s life — and it’s unlikely that employees will remain loyal to a company that has caused them that much harm, underlines Dr. Jenna Glover, chief clinical officer at Headspace.
