11 Least Stressful Employers Hiring Now

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Stress has become such a common ailment in the modern workplace that most just regard it as an inescapable side effect of making a living.

But it is a big problem and can worsen health and may even prompt extreme behavior, as AOL Jobs previously reported. The United Nations-run International Labor Organization has even labeled work-related stress as an occupational disease.

What can you do if you're among the third of American workers who suffers from chronic stress? You can be proactive and try to work it out with your boss. But if that doesn't help, it might be time to look for a new job.

Business Insider recently released a report of the 20 least stressful employers based on a survey of companies that appeared on the 2012 Fortune 500 list. Here are 11 that are hiring.

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