Fisher and Associates Solutions Inc.

Stress-related costs to the employer include:

• Performance impairment: lower productivity, poor staff morale, increased overwork and overtime, increased errors and outcomes of poor judgment.
• Employee relations: communications problems, increased staff conflict, increased grievances and labour-management challenges.
• Increased absenteeism: increased sick leave due to illness and injury, increased long term disability and early disability retirements, higher staff turnover rates.
• Increased costs: higher employee turnover and increased recruitment, training and retention costs.