Stress is a challenge in the workplace that can have a big impact on the workforce. While employers have put in place some effective well-being strategies that have had meaningful strides in reducing behavioral and biometric risks, fostering emotional well-being in general, and reducing stress in particular, remains stubbornly challenging for employers.

However, there are some challenges outside of an employer’s control. For example, geographic locations can play a part in increasing stress levels to a person. And according to financial site WalletHub, some states fare better than others on the stress tes.t

Nick Otto
Former senior editor

Nick Otto is a former senior editor of Employee Benefit News and Employee Benefit Adviser.


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