IMPACT OF STRESS AT WORK
Figure 1(Bashir and Ismail Ramay, 2010)
Stress is the body's
physical, mental, and emotional response to positive and bad changes. People
can be stressed by what happens in their environment, in their bodies, or even
in their minds on a daily basis. The autonomic nerve system of the human body
causes this reaction, which results in psychological changes that allow the
person to be more alert, motivated, and avoid danger. This mechanism, often
known as "fight-or-flight," is an emergency physiological response
that prepares the body for physical action (fight) or flight (Bashir and Ismail Ramay, 2010)
However, if a person is
constantly confronted with obstacles without the opportunity to rest or relax,
this can become negative, resulting in excessive tension.
CAUSES OF STRESS
-Long hours and a lot of
effort
-Internal Organizational
Changes
-Deadlines are tight.
-Changes in
responsibilities
-Insecurity in the
workplace
-Lack of independence
-Work that is tedious
-Inadequate
qualifications for the job
-Over-supervision
-Unsuitable working
conditions
-A lack of adequate
resources
Relationships with
coworkers or superiors are strained. ( Blaug et.al,2007)
WORK RELATED STRESSORS
-Culture in the workplace
-Ineffective management
techniques
-Content and requirements
of the job
-Physical working
conditions
-Workplace relationships
-Change management is a
term used to describe the process
-Lack of assistance
-Conflict between roles
-Trauma
SYMPTOMS OF
WORK RELATED STRESS
Physical Symptoms
-Headaches
-Fatigue
-Muscular tension
-Palpitations in the
heart
-Insomnia and other sleep
disorders
-Disturbances in the
gastrointestinal tract, such as diarrhea or constipation
-Disorders of the skin.
Psychological Symptoms
-Depression
-Anxiety
-Discouragement
-Irritability
-Pessimism
Behavioral Symptoms
-Aggression
-Reduced initiative and
creativity
-A decrease in
productivity at work
-Interpersonal
interaction problems
-Irritability and mood
swings
-Frustration and
impatience tolerance is lower.
-Disinterest
-Isolation
STRESS RELEASING SELF
INDIVIDUAL TECHNIQUES
-Talk to your boss or
human resources management about your concerns.
-Make certain that you
are well-organized. Make a priority list of your tasks. Schedule your most
challenging chores at times when you are most alert, such as first thing in the
morning.
-Make sure you look after
yourself. Eat a balanced diet and exercise on a regular basis.
-Consider the advantages
of relaxing on a regular basis. You might want to try meditation or yoga.
-Make sure you have
enough spare time each week for yourself.
-Don't take your
frustrations out on your loved ones. Instead, inform them about your troubles
at work and ask for their help and advice (Imtiaz and Ahmad, 2009).
BENEFITS OF PREVENTING
STRESS AT WORK PLACE
-Reduced signs and
symptoms of mental and physical illness
-Injury, illness, and
wasted time are all reduced.
-Sick leave, absenteeism,
and staff turnover have all decreased.
-Productivity increases
-Job satisfaction is
higher
-Workplace engagement has
improved.
-Employer costs are
reduced.
-Employee health and
community well-being have both improved.
STAGES OF STRESS
1.
Alarm:- body prepare to deal with stress
2.
Resistance:- Body tries to return in to
its normal state
3.
Recovery:- Body return in to normal level
4.
Adaptation:- Accepting the stress as a
part of your life
5.
Exhaustion: - Chronic stress the body
begins to get sick.
STRESS MANAGEMENT
STRATEGIES
1.
Be assertive
2.
Reduce noise
3.
Manage your time
4.
Creating Boundaries
5.
Stop thinking
CONCLUSION
Work related stress cause
negative impact on the employee performance and which will increase the
employee absenteeism in the firm and will lead to reduce the profitability of
the firm
REFERENCES
Blaug, R., Kenyon, A. and Lekhi, R., 2007. Stress at work. London:
The Work Foundation.
Bashir, U. and Ismail Ramay, M., 2010. Impact of stress on employee’s
job performance: A study on banking sector of Pakistan. Bashir, U.,
& Ramay, MI (2010). Impact Of Stress On Employees Job Performance A Study
On Banking Sector Of Pakistan. International Journal of Marketing Studies, 2(1),
pp.122-126.
Imtiaz, S. and Ahmad, S., 2009. Impact of stress on employee
productivity, performance and turnover; an important managerial issue. International
Review of Business Research Papers, 5(4), pp.468-477.
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