Cyber Monday Sale! 50% Off Entrepreneur+

Our biggest sale — Get unlimited access at an unbeatable price.
Use code SAVE50 at checkout.*

CLAIM THIS OFFER

Already have an account?

Sign in

*Offer only available to new subscribers.

Entrepreneur Plus - Short White
For Subscribers

The Biggest Stressors at Work Can Make Your Productivity Plummet. How Many Are Holding You Back? American workers are feeling the pressure — and it comes at a major price.

By Amanda Breen Edited by Jessica Thomas

Key Takeaways

  • Seventy-seven percent of American workers reported experiencing work-related stress.
  • Workplace anxiety can hinder motivation and productivity.
  • New research reveals the most common stressors at work.

If your job is stressing you out, you're not alone — a lot of people are feeling the pressure at work.

In the American Psychological Association's 2023 Work in America survey, 77% of U.S. employees reported experiencing work-related stress in the last month, and 20% said it lowered their productivity.

Related: Struggling With Productivity? You Just Need to Give Yourself Fewer Options.

The rest of this article is locked.

Join Entrepreneur+ today for access.

Subscribe Now

Already have an account? Sign In