Stress is not always bad. In fact, in the workplace, stress can prompt workers to stay focused on a task or meet a deadline. Extensive and prolonged stress in the workplace, however, can harm workers’ physical and mental health, negatively affecting an organization’s success. Employers can help alleviate workplace stress by supporting their workers. Unions and worker organizations can also support workplace mental health and well-being through their member services, outreach, and community engagement work.
Check out How Long Term Stress Harms Everyone in the Workplace.
