Preparing a programme lowering stress at the workplace

Stress is a major enemy of an effective workplace. It is a silent killer of motivation, a medium for errors and a road towards employee burnout. From an employer perspective it is necessary to keep stress levels within the company as low as possible and teach employees to handle work-related stress better. Here are some steps leading to the creation of a programme that fights too much stress at the workplace.

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Identification of stressors

Stressors are factors and situations that induce stress in employees. According to HR Zone, first of all you must identify these stressors, describe them, analyse them, and learn where they are and what they can influence.

Who is at risk?

Identify the groups and employees who are most at risk regarding the above-mentioned stressors. Pay attention not only to stressors at work as such but also outside it. For instance, people who work shifts face more stress simply because it is harder for them to balance personal and work life.

Impact on functioning of the workplace

Determine the impact stress has on individual workers and the workplace as a whole. Is the risk of workplace injuries higher? Is the fluctuation of employees increasing or the quality of provided services decreasing?

Suggestions for improvement

Make suggestions for improvement. Remember that your goal is to find long-term and sustainable solutions that deal with stressors at their core. Do not focus only on cosmetic adjustments to the symptoms of stress.

Analysis and inspections

Arrange for subsequent analysis and continuous inspection of the situation so you know whether the implemented solutions are working and you keep up to date with how things are regarding stress at your company.

 

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Article source HR Zone - British website focused on HR
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