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Stress Illustrated: Infographic Displays Workplace Stress Causes, Solutions [Infographic]

Sept. 25, 2012
A new infographic illustrates the ramifications of increasing work-related stress levels worldwide.

A recent survey commissioned by Regus, a provider of flexible workplace options, revealed that stress is on the rise for workers worldwide. The following infographic illustrates how stress affects the global work force and outlines potential solutions.

According to the infographic, stress-related health conditions account for 75 to 90 percent of all doctor visits; 30 to 50 percent of new disability benefit claims are attributed to poor mental health; and almost half of workers worldwide reported increasing stress levels in the last year.

View the infographic below to learn more:

Access the full report here at http://www.regus.com/stress-report.

About the Author

Laura Walter

Laura Walter was formerly senior editor of EHS Today. She is a subject matter expert in EHS compliance and government issues and has covered a variety of topics relating to occupational safety and health. Her writing has earned awards from the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE), the Trade Association Business Publications International (TABPI) and APEX Awards for Publication Excellence. Her debut novel, Body of Stars (Dutton) was published in 2021.

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