Can't stress this enough: Companies that take care of workers reap significant benefits
Summary
Lincoln Electric Holdings, a maker of arc welding equipment, is mentioned (in a positive way) in this Wall Street Journal essay about the hidden costs of stressed-out workers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported in 2016 that stress is the leading workplace health problem, ahead of physical inactivity and obesity." From the essay: The Cleveland-based arc welding manufacturer Lincoln Electric offers a (valuable) lesson in economic security. Employees agree to make less money during downturns, and the lower wage costs allow the company to maintain more of its profitability. It is possible to build a working culture that drives down direct and indirect health costs while also increasing employee well-being, engagement and performance.