Stress in the workplace by Alexis

 Blog #6: Grand Summary October 25, 2023 Jolicoeur, A. (2023, October 25). Grand Summary.  When looking into the many aspects of workplace stress, I found lots of different key themes from the articles, they shed light on multiple strategies and perspectives surrounding stress management in the workplace.   Workplace stress is a common issue from high work demands that often feel overwhelming. It can result from tight deadlines or a fast-paced work environment, making individuals feel like they can’t keep up. When this work-related stress combines with stress from other areas like financial problems or personal issues, it can lead to burnout, impacting both mental and physical health. Recognizing these stress triggers is crucial. It empowers individuals to prioritize their mental health and find a balance between work and personal life. These articles all talked about how important it is for employees to feel good at work. They stressed recognizing stress early and using good methods t

  Blog #5: Signs and How to Manage Stress October 25, 2023 Health and Safety Executive. (2023, April 5). Work-related stress and how to manage it. HSE. https://www.hse.gov.uk/stress/causes.htm#:~:text=2.,%2C%20relationships%2C%20role%20and%20change  Managing stress is crucial, and it starts with recognizing the signs and knowing what to do when pressure builds up. This article explains how to identify stress and related behaviours in the workplace. Taking action early can help reduce stress and eliminate its causes. Being aware of these signs is key.   Although stress affects people differently based on skills and experience, age or disability, and other determining factors, understanding the signs can prevent or decrease workplace stress. If you notice a difference in your behaviour at work this could be a sign you are experiencing work-related stress. Your behaviour can be noticed while working on your own as well as in teams. This article states a few different ways signs of stress

Blog #4: Supporting Employees October 25, 2023 Acas Working for Everyone. (2023, April 23).  Supporting employees - managing work-related stress . Acas. https://www.acas.org.uk/managing-work-related-stress/supporting-employees-with-work-related-stress    This article talks about how it’s important for managers to be supportive and considerate when talking to their employees about work-related stress. As it can be a sensitive topic for many people, knowing the appropriate ways when approach the situation is crucial. As a manager or an employee in a leadership position, you should know exactly what to do if a situation comes up where you must deal with stress within the workplace.      There are a few important steps this article highlights employers should take when they become aware an employee is experiencing stress. The first step is that they should arrange a time that works with the employee’s schedule to meet privately. When they meet, the manager should be open-minded, listen to

  Blog #3: How Employers Can Help Reduce Stress October 25, 2023 SHRM. (22AD, April 26).  How can employers help to reduce stress in the workplace? https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/tools-and-samples/hr-qa/pages/reducing-stress-in-the-workplace.aspx    Although workplace stress can be managed on your own by many different actions, it takes your employer's help as well. Employees who are experiencing high levels of stress tend to be more fatigued, less attentive, and overall, less productive. These behaviours directly impact the workplace, so employers should take action when trying to reduce their employee's stress levels as much as possible. Employee retention is a necessary factor for the business's success so managers must attend to all employee’s well-being. This article explains a few different actions that employers can take to reduce the stress their employees may feel at work.    Employees can offer flexible work hours to reduce stress as it reduces the risk of

   Blog #2: Reducing workplace stress October 25, 2023 Melinda Smith, M. A. (2023, March 1).  Stress at work . HelpGuide.org. https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/stress-in-the-workplace.htm    This article explains when workplace stress can be too much and how to recognize the signs. The authors provide tips on how to beat workplace stress and different things you can do outside of work that will better your health overall which can result in reduced stress. We can all relate to the feeling of overwhelm and stress whether that’s in the workplace, school, or everyday lives but knowing how to be proactive and get control over the stress is key, so it doesn’t get out of hand too quickly.    Stress within the workplace can be a good thing at times as it motivates you by keeping you focused and energized. Although a little bit of stress is good, this can quickly lead to too much stress. There’s a fine line between stress being healthy and helpful and where it becomes harmful to your m

Blog #1: Workplace stress October 25, 2023   Wooll, M. (2022, September 24).  Causes of workplace stress: What is it and what are its effects? . BetterUp.  https://www.betterup.com/blog/causes-of-workplace-stress  As the subject I've chosen is workplace stress, I figured I would begin my blog postings by defining the term and describing what causes it.  This article discusses how one of the most prevalent forms of stress is job stress and how it may have a daily impact on you in a variety of ways. Improving your mental health requires understanding what's creating and managing your work-related stress.   Workplace stress is when your mind and body feel a sense of overwhelm due to high work demands that you can’t manage. You may feel like you can’t keep up with the work that has been assigned to your to-do list, whether that’s due to a short time constraint or an increased workload. When your body feels like you can’t keep up you start to feel more pressure to complete the tasks