Employee stress is not a new concept, though the past year has dialed it up to the max for many workers. And traditional outlets, such as heading to happy hour with the team after work or venting around the water cooler, just aren't an option right now. So how are employees dealing with the increased mental toll? Joblist recently surveyed American workers to find out, and to find out what more employers can be doing to help workers combat their stress. Click through Joblist's infographics in the slideshow above to dig deeper into the data. Related: Top 10 ways employees like to de-stress after work A concerning point among the findings? Remote workers aren't talking to anyone about their stress levels, particularly their employers. Only 17.6% of survey respondents felt like their company culture encouraged them to speak out, and 47.7% said that they feared speaking out about stress would have negative consequences, such as costing them a promotion or a raise. High levels of stress will take a toll on employee performance and productivity, but even worse are the potential consequences for mental and physical health. Experts have warned that the pandemic is having a major impact on overall mental health and is driving an increase in alcohol and substance abuse. Read more: 

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