Manage HR Magazine | Friday, August 14, 2020
The increasing levels of stress in the workplace should be a cause for concern, as stress decreases productivity, causes higher staff turnover, increases health costs, and leads employee burnout.
FREMONT, CA: According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a quarter of all employees consider their jobs as the number one source for stress. The increasing levels of stress in the workplace should be a cause for concern, as stress decreases productivity, gives higher staff turnover, increases health costs, and causes employee burnout.
Stay ahead of the industry with exclusive feature stories on the top companies, expert insights and the latest news delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe today.
[vendor_logo_first]The long-term health consequences of stress among employees include higher risk of heart attack and stroke, obesity, depressed immunity, gastrointestinal problems, and longer recovery from illness. Unfortunately, the pace and intensity of modern life and work are not likely to change. So it’s more important than ever to learn how to be more resilient and foster an environment of resilience for the employees.
By practicing these six strategies employees can build and improve workplace culture and resilience
• Develop Secure Social Networks in the Office
By having positive relationships, work can become more enjoyable, but it also means that one will have a strong support network when necessary.
• Practice Self-Care
If self-care is not practiced, it is likely that the ability to cope with stress and other challenges will cause more suffering. Getting plenty of sleep, moving around often, and feeding nutritious foods can also go along way.
• Be Flexible
By accepting things that can and do change, resilience becomes higher, creating a person willing to accept change.
• Treat Problems as a Learning Process
It is necessary to know how to respond to a situation. Rather than panicking and reacting negatively, utilize challenges to grow a skill, or find those lessons to be learned.
• Celebrate Successes
Instead of pondering things that did not go well, one should pat on the back when things do go turn out splendidly. It’s even better to celebrate the successes of colleagues. Calling out the successes of others can help strengthen the culture of resilience in the workplace.
• Take Time to Recharge
It is required to recharge throughout the workday by taking regular breaks and leaving the work desk for lunch. Take regular vacations and time away from work to do things that bring love and joy. When it’s time to work returns to work, the people will be more energized and motivated.
See Also: Top HR Tech Startups
More in News