Stress is One Factor of UnhappinessLow job satisfaction and stress on a team leads to people calling in sick and even leaving the team or workplace in defiance, all of which creates an unhappy work environment for everybody. And when we are unhappy at work, we often become disengaged, cynical, and toxic to others.”The cost of stress is high. The American Psychological Association estimates that more than $500 billion a year is lost because of workplace stress. Research shows workplace stress leads to an increase of almost 50% in voluntary turnover. This is an extreme example of the high cost of team member unhappiness, but unhappiness harms organizations and workplaces in numerous everyday ways.

Source: Forbes January 31, 2019 18:45 UTC