They also recognize that stress can result in stress-related illnesses, such as high blood pressure, ulcers, and fatigue.
According to UK official statistics, every year about 2000 lives are lost through occupational disease or injury, about 20,000 major industrial injuries occur (e.g. skull fracture, loss of sight) and there are about 200,000 injuries resulting in a work disability of 3 days or more.
Many companies provide benefits that help employees cope with the stresses and demands of balancing work and nonwork.