The effects of stress are very real in the workplace. Stress is a symptom of a bad work culture. A bad work culture may consist of bullying and low resources. High absenteeism is a consequence of a bad work culture. More resources need to put into managing the issue and behaviour (the stress and effects of shift work) instead of judging and targeting groups and labeling them. Just because a person takes a sickie and may be seen at the pub later that night, at the shops or at the beach should not be deemed as unwarranted sick leave. Being away from the stress environment may help relieve some of the unwarranted stress symptoms they face because of a bad work culture. Both the employer and employee have a joint responsibility to listen to each other and make mutual agreeable commitments.