Initiatives to Reduce Workplace Stress WAYS TO REDUCE AND PREVENT WORKPLACE STRESS AND THE BENEFITS TO BUSINESS PROFITS
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1. Initiatives to Reduce Workplace Stress WAYS TO REDUCE AND
PREVENT WORKPLACE STRESS AND THE BENEFITS TO BUSINESS PROFITS
2. Introduction Workplace stress is costly to both employee and
employer Internal research is necessary to devise a workplace
stress plan Execution and follow-up are essential for success
3. 46% of employers offer goods and services to stores 35% of
employers offer entertainment tickets 46% of employers offer
restaurant gift cards Potluck Lunches with Prizes
4. Tool Allowances Financial difficulties put stress on
personal issues. This can cause marital distress as well. Other
personal issues can arise including missing work and decreased
productivity.
5. Tool Allowances Mutual rewards of increased motivation,
productivity, and morale. Can decrease in company costs. Can
decrease in absenteeism Can decrease turnover rate
6. Paid Time Off Employers should actively encourage Paid Time
Off (PTO) as an essential requirement of the job. PTO makes it
easier to adjust workloads. PTO causes a decrease in health care,
workers compensation, and turnover costs by as much as 1/3.
7. Company Paid Training Programs Employees are healthier, more
creative, and more productive. Train managers in workplace stress
and the effects and solutions. Invest in OSHA training
regularly.
8. Membership to Fitness Clubs of workers admit to unhealthy
snacking once a week while 27% of workers admit to this more than 3
times per week. The prevalence of obesity climbed 13% to 32%
between 1960 and 2004 according to John Hopkins. Obesity is linked
to increased percentage of medical claims and absences.
9. Reward System/ Bonus Money Safety incentive programs work
well in a company. Bonus money is good for an employees work/life
balance. There is a decrease in absences which cause an increase in
productivity.
10. Job Rotation Decreases burnouts in the workplace. Increases
employee satisfaction. Increases employee motivation.
11. Work Teams Powerful organizational concept. Requires high
level of social structure. Conflict is natural and necessary.
12. Organizational Change Ensure the workload is in line with
workers capabilities. Design jobs to provide meaning, stimulation,
and opportunities for workers. Clearly define employees roles and
responsibilities. Give workers opportunities to participate in
decisions affecting their jobs. Improve communications to reduce
job uncertainty. Provide opportunities for social interaction among
employees. Establish work schedules that are compatible with the
demands of the job. Ways to Prevent Workplace Stress
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