Divorce can be stressful, so naturally, it can impact work performance. Researchers at the University of Minnesota found that while, on average, participants in a recent study reported poorer job performance and a more negative mood at work, more than one-third said that going through a divorce positively impacted their work. The study used a survey to compare the experiences of more than 500 married or cohabiting people going through a divorce or divorce within the last five years.