"Work isn't working. If you've ever woken up on a Monday exhausted-or spent Sunday night bracing yourself for the week ahead-you are not the problem. The problem is work. Stress has been built into the structure of modern work, leading to rising workforce stress and declining well-being."
"The global cost of workforce stress is estimated at $8.9 trillion annually. Beyond the economic impact, we are paying with our physical, mental, and emotional health. Stress isn't the price of success; it's the thief that steals it."
Work is designed in a way that inherently creates stress, leading to rising workforce stress, declining engagement, and deteriorating well-being. The global cost of this stress is estimated at $8.9 trillion annually, affecting physical, mental, and emotional health. Personal experiences of burnout have led to extensive research, revealing that stress undermines success. Recognizing and addressing stress is crucial, as joy can be a significant part of the solution to improve workplace dynamics and individual performance.
Read at Fast Company
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