work stress presentation

1. Work Stress
Work-related stress is a growing problem around the
world that affects not only the health and well-being
of employees, but also the productivity of
organizations. Work-related stress arises where work
demands of various types and combinations exceed the
person’s capacity and capability to cope.

2. Work-related stress can be caused by various
events. For example, a person might feel under
pressure if the demands of their job (such as
hours or responsibilities) are greater than they
can comfortably manage. Other sources of
work-related stress include conflict with co-
workers or bosses, constant change, and
threats to job security, such as potential
redundancy.

3. symptoms of work-
related stress
The signs or symptoms of work-related stress can be physical,
psychological and behavioral.
1. Physical symptoms
2. Psychological symptoms
3. Behavioral symptoms

5. Coping with work
stress
For workers everywhere, the troubled economy may feel like an
emotional roller coaster. "Layoffs" and "budget cuts" have become
bywords in the workplace, and the result is increased fear, uncertainty,
and higher levels of stress. Since job and workplace stress increase in
times of economic crisis, it’s important to learn new and better ways of
coping with the pressure.

6. Your emotions are contagious, and stress has an impact on the
quality of your interactions with others. The better you are at
managing your own stress, the more you'll positively affect those
around you, and the less other people's stress will negatively
affect you.

7. 1: Recognize warning signs
of excessive stress at work
Signs of excessive job and workplace stress
Common causes of excessive workplace stress

8. 2: Reduce work stress by
taking care of yourself
Get moving
Make food choices that keep you going
Get enough sleep

9. 3: Reduce work stress by
prioritizing and organizing
Time management tips for reducing work stress
●Create a balanced schedule
●Try to leave earlier in the morning
●Plan regular breaks

10. Task management tips for reducing work stress
● Prioritize tasks
● Break projects into small steps
● Delegate responsibility
●Be willing to compromise

11. 4: Reduce work stress by
improving emotional intelligence
Emotional intelligence in the workplace:
● Self awareness
● Self management
● Social awareness
● Relationship management

12. The five key skills of emotional intelligence
● Realize when you’re stressed
● Stay connected to your internal emotional experience
● Recognize and effectively use nonverbal cues
● Develop the capacity to meet challenges with humor
● Resolve conflict positively

13. 5: Reduce work stress by
breaking bad habits
Four Ways to Dispel Stress
● Take time away
● Talk it over with someone
● Connect with others at work
● Look for humor in the situation

14. 6: Learn how managers or
employers can reduce work stress
– Improve communication
–Consult your employees
–Cultivate a friendly social climate