A new study from the ADP Research Institute examines how stress affects the workplace, saying that most workers say they are moderately stressed—and that employers can do more to help them. The stress experienced by workers can be a major factor in their decision to leave their jobs or stay, the report added. 

"The labor market has witnessed a profound change over the past three years," the researchers wrote. "Many of us are still trying to adapt. For some, stress continues to be off the charts." As part of its quarterly Today at Work quality workforce research report, ADP has gathered monthly survey data to gauge how stress influences workers' engagement, their productivity, and their commitment to their current employer. "Worker stress, when it's not handled well, can be a drag on productivity and employee retention," the report noted.