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Stress management is crucial for maintaining employee well-being and productivity. The term "Karoshi," meaning sudden death due to overwork, highlights the severe consequences of unmanaged stress. Chronic stress can lead to burnout, resulting in emotional and physical exhaustion. Recognizing signs of stress, such as indecisiveness and irritability, is vital. Companies can implement programs like wellness initiatives, open communication, and realistic expectations to alleviate stress. Understanding stress's impact fosters a healthier workplace environment, enhancing overall employee satisfaction and performance.
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Performance Indicator 5.02 Explain the nature of stress management
Definitions • 'Karoshi' is a Japanese term which means 'sudden death caused by too much work.' However, many people simply use the term stress. Stress Management for the Workplace: Understanding and Managing the Causes of Stress in Organizations | Suite101.comhttp://carla-crepin-swift.suite101.com/stress-management-in-the-workplace-a123250#ixzz1fgMZz6kf • Stress - one of bodily or mental tension resulting from factors that tend to alter an existent equilibrium • Burnout - exhaustion of physical or emotional strength or motivation usually as a result of prolonged stress or frustration
Employee Stress Signs Causes The “treadmill syndrome – having too much or too little to do Random interruptions – visit, phone calls, manager requests Pervasive uncertainty Mistrust, unfairness, office politics Unclear policies, direction Career/job ambiguity No feedback/appreciation Lack of communication Lack of control http://www.businessknowledgesource.com/blog/top_10_causes_of_workplace_stress_000810.html • Reduced quality of work • Indecisiveness and poor judgment • Loss of sense of humor • More frequent minor illnesses • Withdrawal • Over-sensitivity • Seeming jumpy • Tiredness and irritability • http://www.stressmanagementplus.com/identifying_the_signs.htm
Explain how stress can lead to burnout • Stress leads to burnout if the stress is continuous - chronic and the stressors are not being resolved or eliminated in the working environment. • Job satisfaction becomes excessively frustrating and you become mentally, physically, and emotionally drained • Job burnout occurs when stress is continuously insurmountable and thus causes feelings of helplessness and despair which consequently leads to a loss of interest along with motivation
Programs that companies can use to identify and alleviate employee stress • Take a break after particularly stressful events • Encourage employees to treat their bodies right • http://www.itstime.com/oct2002.htm • Listen to staff and provide a meaningful response • Adjust the atmosphere – lighting, temperature, living plants, etc. • Don’t sweat the small stuff • Set realistic standards • http://www.inc.com/guides/2010/04/reduce-office-stress.html
Wellness programs that prevent employee stress • Companies with workplace wellness programs are improving employee health, decreasing absenteeism and saving money. • Encourage employees to start their own wellness program by visiting a physician • Target specific health-related concerns • Hire a wellness coach • Reward employee participation • Acknowledge leaders in the newsletter http://lisa-nichols.suite101.com/workplace-wellness-programs-a27042
Activities • Research a company of your choice and prepare a presentation on the company’s wellness program • Invite a wellness coach in to speak to the class • Do yoga together • Watch The Office, laughter is good for the soul • In teams, put on a puppet show or create a media presentation on a stressful situation and the outcome
