Impact of Stress in the Workplace and its Effective Management

 


Workplace related stress is globally recognized as a major challenge for the workplace. It is a health and safety hazard with serious and long-term consequences on the health and well-being of the employees and productivity of the organization. Work-related stress is considered to be the second most commonly compensated injury/illness in Australia. Work-related stress can be caused due to a number of reasons. What one employee considers a challenge in the workplace, can be stressful for another employee. Thus, it is essential for the organization to recognize and prevent work stress.

Contributing factors to work-place stress



-Organizational Culture.

- Ineffective Management practices.

- Job demands. 

- Physical Work Environment.

- Relationships at the workplace. 

- Lack of support and guidance from Supervisors/Managers. 

- Trauma.

- Harassment, Discrimination and Bullying.

- Lack of Proper Resources and Promotional Opportunities.

- Over-supervision and micro-managing. 

- Job insecurity, heavy workload and tight deadlines. 

 Impact of work-place stress

Employees who suffer from work-related stress will feel a varying degree of impact upon their health, wellbeing and their life and relationships at home. Long term impacts include: 

- Depression.

- Anxiety. 

- Insomnia. 

- Recurring Headaches.

- Reduced performance and engagement in the workplace. 

- Decreased self-esteem and confidence.

Preventing work-place stress

Work-place related stress is a management issue. It is important for the employers to recognize stress as a significant health and safety issue. At Navitas Professional, steps are taken to ensure that the employees are not facing or are subjected to unnecessary stress. These steps include:

- Ensuring a safe working environment. 

- Making sure all the employees are properly trained for the job. 

- Discuss issues and grievances with employees, and take appropriate actions when possible. 

- Devising a stress management policy by consulting the employees.

- Cut down on the need for overtime by re-organizing duties or by employing extra employees. 

- Seeking advice from health professionals, if necessary.

Benefits of preventing stress in the workplace

- Improved employee health and community well-being.

- Increased work engagements. 

- Increased productivity. 

- Greater job satisfaction. 

- Fewer injuries, less illness and lost time. 

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