- Warehousing and storage is the most stressful industry in America
- Nursing and residential care facilities ranks as the second most stressful industry
- Retail stores rank several times in the top 10
Every industry has a certain level of stress involved, but which industries are the most stressful?
Experts at TRĒ House have analyzed 26 different factors, including wages, hours worked, and, paid sick leave to compile a list of the most stressful industries in the U.S. The list was then put into an index and each industry was given a score out of 100. The lower the score, the more stressful the industry.
Jameson Rodgers, a spokesperson for TRĒ House commented on the findings and ways to combat stress from the workplace:
“This study shows there are many factors to consider when stress is involved. Some of these industries might look easy on the surface but the inner workings and compensation for employees could lead to a much more stressful environment.
“Out of the 71 industries in the study, 25 had more than 10% of employees with a second job, and all had over 30% of their workforce worried about paying medical bills.
“Breaks are not mandated in the U.S. for workers but are instead up to the employer. Research from the association of psychological science has shown that having adequate breaks and rest periods of 10 minutes per hour worked can increase productivity in employees.
“There are many ways to relieve stress, including exercise and hobbies. Recent research from Harvard Medical School has looked at the effects of microdosing, which is where a small dose (5-10% of the usual dosage) of recreational psychedelics such as psilocybin is taken to improve mood, concentration, and productivity. Although psilocybin is currently illegal in most of the U.S., there are safe, legal products that simulate the feeling.
“Studies have shown that microdosing improves mood and productivity, but speaking to a medical…
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