The High Cost of Stress in the Workplace

Stress and burnout are increasing at an alarming rate and creating havoc worldwide. Survey after survey and numerous research studies (in America, Canada, Great Britain, Australia and many other countries) have revealed the devastating effects of stress on worker morale, health and productivity. Consider this:  

> The World Health Organization estimates that stress costs American businesses $300 billion dollars a year due to absenteeism, presenteeism (attending work while sick), lack of engagement and innovation, loss of talent, and stress-related health problems.

> Over 1/3 of workers are constantly thinking about problems like emotional, health, financial and job concerns. (Annual wellness report, Employee Assistance Program provider ComPsych)

> Stress was the most common cause of long-term sickness absence. (CIPD - Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development)

 > 80% of workers feel stress on the job and over 50% say they need help in learning how to manage stress. (“Attitudes in The American Workplace” Gallup Poll, American Institute of Stress)

What can be done?
More and more organizations are recognizing the impact of stress is having on performance, employee morale, health, turnover, and the bottom line. So leaders are now searching for simple, effective ways to reduce stress levels for their employees so they can perform better and feel better. This is why it is becoming common place for meditation classes and “centering” exercises to be offered at many major corporations such as Medtronic, Apple, Google, Yahoo, McKinsey, IBM, and Cisco. This is where Breakthroughs Coaching comes in. Combining timeless “best practice” principles of East and West, we provide simple, yet effective “stress reducing” training and tools to help employees:

 - Alleviate stress and anxiety
 - Improve decision making capability
- Sharpen focus and employee engagement
- Increase emotional intelligence (E.Q.)
- Improve confidence, creativity, and performance
- Improve teamwork, elevate morale, and reduce conflict
- Improve health and wellness

A Sampling of Breakthroughs Training & Tools: 
> For Mindfulness, Focus, and Inner Peace (Deep Breathing, Guided Meditation)
> For Creativity and Innovation (Visioning Exercises, Tapping into our Inner Guidance)
> For Calming and Centering (Body De-Stress Process, Emotional Freedom Technique)
> For Physical and Mental Renewal (Qi Gong Routines, Yogic Stretching, Energy Exercises)
> For Emotional Resilience (Release Writing, Jin Shin Jyutsu Technique, Gratitude Practice)

For more information, contact John Bush at 801-361-2977 or [email protected]

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