As an employer, you’ve probably heard all the clichés about pressure in the workplace. To a certain extent, many of them are true. A sense of urgency is necessary to push people into giving their all for the greater good, and many people do their best when the heat is on and the situation is critical.
However too much stress can inflict damage on your employees that will hurt your company in the long run. When employees feel stressed because of their workload, they come to work every day feeling on edge. That can hurt their ability to give their best efforts at their jobs.
They may start taking a lot more time off work. They may start complaining openly to other co-workers, thus lowering morale.
Excessive stress can be a serious problem no matter what the work environment, but employers can make some significant improvements through some very simple cultural changes.
The following Infographic published by our friends at The Jacobson Group lists 10 simple but effective ways employers can reduce the stress level in their workplaces, and help employees feel and work better. Many of these ideas — such as establishing an open-door policy and creating a more social atmosphere — are cultural changes. Others, such as setting aside time each day for meditation or stocking the break room with healthier snacks, require minor tweaks to your existing routine.
All of them can make a substantial difference in helping your employees feel more relaxed, making them feel better about their jobs and putting them in a better position to do their best work for your organization, as well. No work environment is or should be entirely stress-free, but maintaining a healthy balance in your workplace’s stress levels can be a key to greater success.
Author
Paul Slezak
With over two decades of experience in the recruitment and human capital industry, Paul Slezak has established himself as a transformative force in the realm of leadership and career coaching, group facilitation, and talent acquisition. His unique perspective, drawn from his early career as a leader in global recruitment firms and his entrepreneurial success with his own start-up, has enabled him to make a significant impact on leaders, teams, and organizations across the world. Paul's passion for helping others achieve success and high performance is evident in his commitment to transforming leaders and their teams at local, national, and international levels. He specializes in promoting the importance of human-centered intelligence, focusing on soft skills such as authenticity, transparency, and trust to complement business-centered acumen and drive better workplace outcomes. As an impartial facilitator, Paul brings his expertise to team offsites and strategy days, ensuring alignment on goals, values, and culture while keeping participants on task. His engaging and energetic presence, coupled with his unique "entertraining" and "edutaining" delivery style, enables him to connect with audiences both large and intimate, sharing personal and professional anecdotes that inspire and energize.
