Stress that is measured can be better managed. Worksafe Australia estimates that the Australian economy suffers $11Bn in stress-related losses per year, out of which, $543M is lost in workers compensation claims. In companies, stress is currently measured by questionnaires, interviews and focus groups. These methods are subjective and lack real-time data. Philia Labs is developing a robust method of objectively measuring acute and chronic stress in the body. The individual experiences acute stress when confronted with a threat. A lack of recovery from stress results in the build up of chronic stress. The technology is being developed by a dedicated expert team of scientists, engineers and psychologists in co-operation with three world class research institutes in Melbourne.