Absenteeism? $__________ Turnover? $__________ Missed client meetings? $__________ Overlooked opportunities? $__________ Diminished productivity? $__________ Accidents and injuries? $__________ Medical, legal, & insurance? $__________ Worker’s compensation awards? $__________ Total $__________ • $300 billion per year cost of job stress for U.S. industries • 1 million workers every day are absent due to stress • $602 per worker per year cost for unanticipated absenteeism and the cost for large employers could approach $3.5 million (The above estimates from the American Institute of Stress, www.stress.org.) • 54 % workers are concerned about health problems caused by stress • 25% workers have taken a “mental health day” off from work to cope with stress • 62% Americans say work has a significant impact on stress levels • 54% Americans are concerned about the level of stress in their everyday lives (The above results are from American Psychological Association Survey 2004.) • Nearly 50% greater health care expenditures for workers who report high levels of stress (Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 1998) CALL FOR A FREE PHONE CONSULTATION (914) 699-1238 Train conveniently on-site! For more information, about Scott E. Weiner's Stress-less Workshops™, click on the following links: Stress Management Benefits Stress Management Workshop Description and Topics About Workshop Creator and Facilitator Other Programs Send email to Scott E. Weiner Disclaimer Copyright 2004-2005. Scott E. Weiner. All Rights Reserved. |
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