The U.S. Bureau of Labor estimates stress costs U.S. businesses $300 billion annually in lost productivity, absenteeism, accidents, employee turnover and medical costs. "Attitudes In The American Workplace VI" Gallup Poll found that:
- 80% of workers feel stress on the job and nearly half say they need help in learning how to manage stress.
- 42% say their coworkers need such help.
- 14% felt like striking a coworker in the past year, but didn't.
- 25% felt like screaming or shouting because of job stress.
- 10% are concerned about an individual at work they fear could become violent.
- 9% are aware of an assault or violent act in their workplace.
- 18% had experienced some sort of threat or verbal intimidation in the past year.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor estimates stress costs U.S. businesses
$300 billion annually in lost productivity, absenteeism, accidents,
employee turnover and medical costs. "Attitudes In The American
Workplace VI" Gallup Poll found that: 80% of workers...
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Aila Accad of Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:The U.S. Bureau of Labor estimates stress costs U.S. businesses $300 billion annually in lost productivity, absenteeism, accidents, employee turnover and medical costs. "Attitudes In The American Workplace VI" Gallup Poll found that:
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