Whether it is living through a pandemic, a war, political discord or all of the above, it's no surprise that employees are feeling more stressed than ever. And it's clear that employee stress directly impacts employers. According to an American Psychological Association (APA) survey conducted in July and August 2021, nearly 3 in 5 employees (59%) have experienced negative impacts of work-related stress in the past month, including a lack of interest, motivation or energy; difficulty focusing; and a lack of effort at work.

 

Because employee retention is necessary for business success, employers cannot afford to ignore the mental health of their employees. The APA survey also found that employees who typically feel tense or stressed out during the workday are more than three times as likely to say they intend to seek employment elsewhere in the next year than employees who aren't feeling stressed at work (71% vs. 20%).

 

So, how can employers help to reduce stress in the work place? SHRM has a list of suggested actions employers can take to help reduce employee stress at work. Continue here to read the full article.

 

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