{"id":4872,"date":"2016-05-05T00:00:06","date_gmt":"2016-05-05T00:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/peopletek.server274.com\/?p=4872"},"modified":"2021-10-14T21:38:06","modified_gmt":"2021-10-14T21:38:06","slug":"does-work-stress-you-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/peopletekcoaching.com\/staging\/2016\/05\/05\/does-work-stress-you-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Work Stress You Out?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you get stressed in your work environment, you\u2019re not alone. According to an American Institute of Stress (NY) study, job pressure is the number one cause of stress.<\/p>\n

Does Work Stress You Out?<\/h2>\n

Adopting the right attitude can convert a negative stress into a positive one.
\n\u2013Hans Selye<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Strategies, technology, budgets, skill-sets, customers,\u00a0partnerships, and shareholders are constantly evolving.\u00a0As leaders, we need to take the time to pay attention to\u00a0how we’re being impacted by the added pressures, and\u00a0we need to pay attention to what\u2019s happening to those\u00a0we work with. What\u2019s the pulse in your workplace?
\nHow\u2019s productivity? Absenteeism? Attitudes?\u00a0Collaboration? Communication?<\/p>\n

The statistics for how stress impacts individuals (and organizations) are staggering:<\/h3>\n
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  • 48% \u2013 Are negatively impacted in their personal and professional life<\/li>\n
  • 31% \u2013 Have difficulty managing work and family responsibilities<\/li>\n
  • 30% \u2013 Are \u201calways\u201d or \u201coften\u201d under stress at work<\/li>\n
  • $300 billion is the annual cost to employers in stress related health care and missed work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Here are some top contributors to work stress:<\/h3>\n
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    1. Fear of being laid off<\/li>\n
    2. Unrealistic deadlines<\/li>\n
    3. Excessive work hours due to reduced staff<\/li>\n
    4. Lack of collaboration<\/li>\n
    5. Emphasis to \u201cdo more with less\u201d<\/li>\n
    6. Reduced recognition for a job well done (what is \u201cabove and beyond\u201d?)<\/li>\n
    7. Work just isn\u2019t fun anymore<\/li>\n
    8. Constant pressure to always deliver \u201cat your peak\u201d (the result is burn out)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Tips to help leaders manage stress:<\/h3>\n
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      • Take the time to build relationships and learn what your team is doing at work as well as personally<\/li>\n
      • Ensure everyone has clearly defined roles and understands priorities<\/li>\n
      • Call out non-productive behaviors ex. Rumors, attitudes, lack of focus, reduced productivity, etc<\/li>\n
      • Immediately address conflict \/ differences<\/li>\n
      • Share what you know as soon as you can; consistent communication is key<\/li>\n
      • Promote laughter and use humor to defuse stress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Are you doing all you can to minimize stress in your workplace?\u00a0Hear what Mike and Marilyn say about the Leadership Journey<\/a>.<\/p>\n