Stress at work has become a big issue in our society, and it’s bad news. Higher rate of sickness, absenteeism and staff turnover, are just a few of the many results of stress. There are others, e.g. reduced performance at work, increased conflict behavior, bad decision making, which are also linked to stress.
We know stress is an emotional reaction to stressors from the outside. We feel stressed. And although it affects us at a mental, physical and behavioral level, these are only the effects of stress. The key is to eliminate the cause of stress, rather than just managing the effects.
This is a toolkit for managers in the workplace, with guidance not only around helping your team members to manage stress but to prevent stress by recognizing situations that can put people into the potential zone of stress.
It features videos and pdf downloads with exercises, checklists and guidance on how to handle workplace stress.
The causes and symptoms of stress The difference between helpful and unhelpful stressThe body’s reaction to stress.
Where does control lie?
Proactive coping
Tools and techniques
Individual action planning
Stress at work has become a big issue in our society, and it’s bad news. Higher rate of sickness, absenteeism and staff turnover, are just a few of the many results of stress. There are others, e.g. reduced performance at work, increased conflict behavior, bad decision making, which are also linked to stress.
We know stress is an emotional reaction to stressors from the outside. We feel stressed. And although it affects us at a mental, physical and behavioral level, these are only the effects of stress. The key is to eliminate the cause of stress, rather than just managing the effects.
This is a toolkit for managers in the workplace, with guidance not only around helping your team members to manage stress but to prevent stress by recognizing situations that can put people into the potential zone of stress. it also covers positive thinking and mindsets that can cope more effectively with the pressures we face at work.
It features videos and pdf downloads with exercises, checklists and guidance on how to handle workplace stress.
It covers:
There are no prerequisites, only the willingness to work through the exercises and become familiar with the steps you need to take.