Combating Employee Stress in the Work Environment

Team 4:Brenda Arroyo Melanie BurguenoCarolyn Bianco Kevin ChangGabriella Bravo Sean Santos

What is Stress?

Stress

Where does an employee’s stress in the workplace originate?

● Demands● Control● Support● Relationships● Change● Role● Career development● Work–home interface● Pays and benefits● Resources and communication

How can you decrease stress within employees in the workplace?

Manager Perspective:● Job Redesign

○ increase worker control. (ex. increase job decision latitude and reduce uncertainty)

● Goal Setting○ designed to increase task

motivation○ focuses a person’s attention

and energy into a productive channel

● Role Negotiation○ Process should be clear○ well defined focal role that is

comfortable for both the company and employee

● Social Support Systems○ Team Building

● Google, GE, Nike, and Apple

Employee Perspective: ● Take care of yourself first

○ get moving○ make healthier food

choices○ get enough sleep

● Prioritize & Organize● improve your emotional

intelligence● Communicate with managers

to see what their methods are● Social Support from your

family, church/synagogue/mosque, clubs, and/or professional help

How can you avoid unnecessary stress in your daily life?

1. Learn how to say “no”2. Avoid people who stress you out3. Take control of your environment4. Avoid hot-button topics5. Reduce your “to-do” list6. Manage your time wisely7. Make some personal time for yourself8. Take care of your health

a. Exercise, Progressive relaxation, Diaphragmatic Breathing, Meditation

b. Be easy on yourself

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