06/02/2026
Hot take: workplace stress is an operational KPI.
When stress goes chronic, you see it in the places you already measure:
-rework + quality escapes
-near-misses + safety exposure
-absenteeism/presenteeism
-turnover + manager overload
If you can track defects and overtime, you can track stress signals.
Start here this week: ask every supervisor to name the top 3 outcomes for the week — and what’s not getting done. Priority clarity reduces chaos fast.
If your space is adding friction (noise, interruptions, poor ergonomics), that’s part of the system too.
Question: What’s your most common “stress symptom” right now — rework, turnover, or constant fire drills?