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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
Stress Relief Tips