Recent study has shown that people who have power in the workplace have higher risk of psychological and physical problems. People in office who lead a team or have power to hire or fire people have to pay with their health for such power.

University of Toronto researchers analyzed data collected from 1,800 American working people from different occupations and sectors. Data analysis revealed the positive as well as negative effects of power at workplace. The study was led by Scott Schieman, a sociology professor and Sarah Reid, a student.

Study indicated that power has its own benefits as well as defects. But benefits offered by power often fall flat before the negative effects it has on health. People in power also have more interpersonal conflicts with his or her colleagues as compared to others.

Scott Schieman said: "Power at work does have drawbacks, and the negative impact on personal health - both emotional and physical - is one of them."