Why Your Team Needs Empowering Tools to Manage Stress at Work

Work-related stress has become one of the biggest challenges in today’s workplace. According to the American Psychological Association, nearly 3 in 5 employees report negative impacts of work stress — from lack of motivation to emotional exhaustion. Chronic stress doesn’t just affect individuals; it impacts creativity, teamwork, and overall company performance.

When employees are constantly in “survival mode,” the body releases high levels of cortisol, the stress hormone. Over time, this leads to fatigue, irritability, weakened focus, and even burnout. Studies show that stress-related issues cost organizations hundreds of billions of dollars each year through absenteeism, reduced productivity, and turnover.

At Intermission, we believe that pausing is powerful. Our wellbeing experiences offer employees simple yet scientifically grounded tools to regulate stress and restore balance, tools they can use anywhere, anytime. Techniques such as EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), breathing exercises, gentle movement, and meditation have been shown to reduce cortisol levels by up to 43%, lower anxiety, and improve emotional resilience.

These practices help employees reconnect with their body, calm the nervous system, and reset their focus.

The result? Teams that are more creative, connected, and motivated. When people feel well, they work well — and that benefits everyone.

It’s time to make wellbeing part of your company culture, not just a perk.

Bring an Intermission to your team — a pause that recharges, refocuses, and truly empowers.