Insufficient staffing levels. Unhealthy interpersonal relationships. Worker's who are bullied, harassed or isolated, and who do not feel supported by managers or colleagues, may experience stress. The three studies conclude that workplace stress may have a number of negative consequences for both workers and employers, as follows. Workers may abuse alcohol and drugs, and be more prone to accidents and physical and mental illness.
Workplace stress is increasingly an issue for litigation, which can entail significant costs.
Far more days are lost through workplace stress than through industrial action, a fact that is frequently overlooked. Stress may promote higher labour turnover, and employers may have difficulty retaining staff. Stress may cause workers to lose morale and become less motivated and committed, which may result in lower productivity. Stress may promote increased industrial relations problems. Some organisations have introduced various stress reduction programmes, such as courses in yoga, to tackle stress.