Nov. 14, 2011

Huffington Post

Does Your Job Interfere With Your Life?

Large numbers of men and women are severely stressed or depressed at work, often to the point of being unable to function and becoming sick, emotionally or physically. In fact, a ComPsych survey finds that two-thirds of employees report unprecedented levels of stress. And 29 percent report feeling so stressed that they’re often unable to be effective during the workday.  


Companies that are able to retain the best workers build a business model that integrates sustainable practices, commitment to high value in their service or product, and contributes to the common good. There are hopeful signs of the kinds of changes that will support positive, healthy practices for both organizations and their employees. Studies find that well-being is highly related to a sense of positive connection and engagement at work, and to being able to provide service of some kind through your contributions to the enterprise. In addition, the perception of emotional support at work was the strongest indicator of future health.