Whether your job is exciting or mundane, it's a major source of stress for most Americans. Deadlines, office politics, unreasonable bosses and the pressure to outperform co-workers can lead to a ton of stress. Workplace stress is so prevalent that it costs employers an average of $200 billion per year. Stress can make employees physically ill in addition to causing people to quit their jobs or become unproductive.
To make matters worse, many jobs require people to sit for excessively long periods of time, which can increase stress levels and contribute to illness. If you are stressed out at work, there are things you can do to help protect yourself. You should also know what your rights are.
