By James Adonis
Staff writer, The Age

Friday, 23rd October 2009

Research that came out earlier this year finally showed us what we know so well to be true: we’re a nation of stressed-out workers.

The findings, which were released by Lifeline Australia, revealed 90 per cent of us feel stressed, with the workplace being the major culprit for our furrowed brows and clenched fists. Most concerning was that for 40 per cent of people, their stress is at a level deemed to be unhealthy.

Having employees in your team that are highly stressed can stress you out. From unexpected bouts of crying to prolonged absenteeism, and from negative attitudes to diminished productivity, being surrounded by workers that are tense and anxious can impact your own sanity.

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