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A volume in Stress and Quality of Working LifeSeries Editors Ana Maria Rossi, International Stress Management Association,James A. Meurs, University of Calgary and Pamela L. Perrewé, Florida State UniversityIt is widely recognized that healthy employees are happier and more productive at work. Experiencing stressat work decreases employee’s health and affects their well-being. The American Institute of Stress (AIS) estimatedthat US$ 300 billion/year are spent on conditions related elevated stress levels. Stress is an everydaypart of life for most people in any society. However, when people experience too much stress, serious psychologicaland physical health problems can result. This book provides an in-depth examination of how toimprove employee health and well-being. It features the research, knowledge, and experience presented by over twodozen stress scholars who author twelve chapters.Not all stress can be prevented, and many jobs are highly demanding in multiple ways. Thus, if you cannot prevent stress, effort should be put intounderstanding occupational stressors and improving employee health. This book on employee health and well-being is aimed at assisting occupationalhealth professionals and academics find ways to help employees managing stress and improve their health. But, it also can be helpful for employees tolearn to how they can improve their occupational health. The research findings and knowledge offered by these well-respected leaders in stress scholarshipgive both employers and employees an awareness of the implications of workplace stress on employee health, and provides avenues for bothorganizations and individuals to improve worker well-being.
