Primary Freight Services Inc. introduced a three-month stress management program for its 70 employees during the Great Recession, six weeks before shortening the workweek to four days and cutting everyone's pay 29 percent. The program is aimed at teaching employees how to take care of themselves physically, mentally, and emotionally. As a result of the program, the mood remains upbeat.
1. What does this anecdote illustrate about stress in the workplace?
2. Why did the company institute a stress management program?

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The Answer of Primary Freight Services Inc. introduced a three-month stress management program for its 70 employees during the Great Recession, six weeks before shortening the workweek to four days and cutting everyone's pay 29 percent. The program is aimed at teaching employees how to take care of themselves physically, mentally, and emotionally. As a result of the program, the mood remains upbeat.
1. What does this anecdote illustrate about stress in the workplace?
2. Why did the company institute a stress management program?