This costs 1.37% of global GDP each year. It's a big problem.

The report used two sources: data on work risks and research on health effects.

Work stress increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and mental health issues.

The report used global health data to calculate the number of deaths and lost work years.

The Global Burden of Disease study tracks 370 health issues in 204 countries.

This study helped the ILO calculate the human and economic costs of work stress.

Long work hours are a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke.

35% of workers worldwide work more than 48 hours per week.

Workplace bullying and violence are also major concerns.

23% of workers have experienced violence or harassment at work.

Psychosocial risks cause many mental and physical health problems.

Work-life boundaries are a concern in the digital age.

A man works on a computer in this photo.

The report proposes three levels to address work stress.

The first level is the job itself and its demands.

The second level is how work is organized and managed.

The third level is workplace policies and procedures.

All workers are at risk, regardless of job or occupation.

Digitalization and AI are changing the work environment.

Technology can cause work intensification and job insecurity.

The blurring of work-life boundaries can cause burnout.

Businesses are becoming more aware of the importance of a good work environment.

However, many businesses struggle to address psychosocial risks.

The ILO says psychosocial risks are preventable with good job design and policies.

Improving the work environment is essential for worker health and productivity.