Regardless of personal temperament or occupational suitability, no one is immune from the adverse effects of workplace stress. The human body maintains its primitive fight-or-flight response which can be triggered just as easily sitting at a desk as in the wild. Once the brain perceives a stressor, a physical and emotional response occurs. Too much stress can lead to physical health issues such as high blood pressure and heart disease and mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and burnout, all of which take a toll on employee engagement, productivity, and even your bottom line.