According to the latest studies, employers in the United States are losing over $200 billion a year on employee Stress. These losses are occurring from a combination of employee absenteeism, lower productivity, turnover, workers compensation, medical insurance and more. One of the biggest costs to employers is the mistakes made on the job by employees who are tired and stressed and are unable to focus and concentrate efficiently at their job. Stress is not just affecting American Companies, but also international businesses as well. The United Nations International Labor Organization has defined Stress as a ?global epidemic?. That all being said, stress management for employees is going to be the most important issue of the 21st century.
