Employee Stress Is a Business Risk--Not an HR Problem.

The article emphasizes that employee stress should be recognized as a significant business risk rather than merely an HR issue. It highlights a disconnect between executives' acknowledgment of the importance of mental health and their actions to mitigate stress, with a notable percentage of employees still reporting high stress levels. The authors introduce the Stress Risk Thermometer, a framework designed to measure and manage workplace stress, and present data indicating that high stress can lead to substantial financial losses for organizations. They advocate for integrating stress management into formal risk management practices to foster resilience and improve overall organizational performance. [Extracted from the article]