HOW TO CREATE STRESS FREE

ENVIRONMENT ?

STRESS!!!

Stress is a reaction to a basic threat of inability to cope.

EUSTRESS: Good Stress DISTRESS: Stress from bad sources

Impact of work related

stress

On an individual:

Physical

Emotional

Intellectual

Behavioral

Negative impact on the organization

Impact of work stress

Story of Liz Tucker

Worked at a building company

Enjoyed her work even though

it involved a lot of stress

Suffered a burn out because of

physical strain induced by her job

Stress is related not only to emotional well

being but also to physical well being of

the employee

Factors Causing Stress

How Companies are

handling Stress

Policies related to Stress Management

Recognition of employees for good work performance.

Opportunities for career development.

An organizational culture that values the individual worker.

Management actions that are consistent with organizational values.

Workload distribution as per employees capabilities and resources.

Clearly define employees roles and responsibilities.

Give employees opportunities to participate in decisions and actions

affecting their jobs.

handling Stress

Activities

Brain Games - Offline and Online.

Sports Events.

Get together events e.g. Office Parties, Dinner

Teamwork Exercises.

Cultural Events e.g. Ethnic Day.

How Companies are

handling Stress

How to cope with stress

Don’t let stress take over! Identify your stressors Recognize the signs of stress. Identify what you can control – and what you can’t. Take a chill pill!

Economic Benefits of Stress Free

Environment

Lower risks of litigation – because they comply

with legal duties

Improved return on investment in training and development

Improved customer care and relationships with

clients and suppliers

Reduced costs of sick pay, sickness cover,

overtime and recruitment

Benefit as an Organization

Reduced staff turnover and intention to leave, so

improving retention

Better absence management

Fewer days lost to sickness and absenteeism

Fewer accidents

Improved work quality

Improved organisational image and reputation

Better staff understanding and tolerance of others

experiencing problems

Work Culture at

#1 place to work according to Glassdoor survey

Perks - free food ,free laundry, free bikes to

commute

Gaming Culture

Work: The Google

Way

•“BEST COMPANY WORK FOR”----FORTUNE MAGAZINE 2014.

•FIFTH TIME IN A ROW.

• FREE TO PURSUE INTERESTS - CYCLING ,BEEKEEPING, FRISBEE .

• OPEN CULTURE OFTEN ASSOCIATED WITH START-UPS.

•OFFICES AND CAFES ARE DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE INTERACTIONS.

•GOURMET MEAL, 3 TIMES A DAY, TO ITS EMPLOYEES. SOME PEOPLE CLAIMTHE FOOD IS BETTER THAN A 5 STAR RESTAURANT

Trust Your Eyes

Conclusion

Affects physical as well as mental well being

Stress management extremely crucial

Work life balance

Healthy & transparent work culture (e.g. Google)

Win – Win situation Employers – Employees

Well being of the society and country.