Workplace stress is identified as a significant financial issue, costing companies between $2,700 and $7,500 per employee annually, and contributing to various performance problems such as absenteeism and turnover. Factors influencing stress are both uncontrollable (like economic trends) and employer-controlled (such as management style and organizational culture). Employers are urged to adopt proactive stress management practices to mitigate these costs and enhance employee well-being and productivity.