Stress in the office can be damaging
August 8th, 2008 | by Adam LuckingDid you know that an average of one in five people find work a very stressful environment.
We do need a level of pressure in our working day. The release of adrenalin motivates us to excel and reach our potential. However when we reach a point where we cannot cope, then our productivity and performance will be compromised and it can then be a problem for other members of staff.
Employers can use various ways to reduce the effects of stress in the workplace. The first is to take responsibility for the environment. Tests actually prove that crowded, noisy work stations and poor lighting can increase stress levels considerably and lead to a high level of sickness. It is therefore important to consider office layout very carefully indeed.
Time management is itself a key element for preventing stress levels spiraling out of control. If staff have poor time management then they will become demotivated and productivity will decrease substantially. With this in mind help staff out by making task lists and prioritizing projects and even delegate tasks out to others.
It is important as an employer to understand and respect that staff need to maintain a healthy work-life balance. If your staff are staying past the normal hours and working harder this may end up damaging your business in the long term. So managing workloads more effectively in the usual working hours is essential.
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