Stress Managment
Recognizing potential causes of stress within the job, such as heavy workloads, unclear deadlines, poor work-life balance, lack of autonomy, and interpersonal conflict
Identifying stressors
Maintaining a good work-life balance is crucial for preventing stress, burnout, and maintaining_________and ________health.
Mental and Physical Health
The core principles and beliefs that guide decision-making and employee behavior within the company.
Shared values
A confidential service offered by employers where employees can access counseling and support for personal or work-related issues, including mental health concerns, at no additional cost.
Employee Assistance Programs
Empowering employees to develop personal stress management techniques like relaxation exercises, time management strategies, and healthy lifestyle habits.
Coping Mechanisms
It's about consciously allocating time between work tasks and personal activities like family, hobbies, and relaxation
Time Disturbtion
The way information is exchanged between employees, including levels of transparency and openness
Communication style
Initiatives to educate employees about common mental health conditions, signs and symptoms, and available support systems to reduce stigma and encourage help-seeking behavior.
Mental health awareness campaigns
Implementing systemic changes within the company to address stress triggers, such as flexible work arrangements, job redesign, clear communication channels, and employee engagement initiatives
Organizational interventions
It allows employees to feel satisfied with both their professional achievements and personal life.
Personal Fulfillment
How employees collaborate, support each other, and work together towards shared goals
Team dynamics
Options like telecommuting, adjusted schedules, or compressed workweeks that can help employees manage stress and personal commitments, promoting better mental well-being
Flexible work arrangements
Encouraging managers to actively promote a supportive work environment, recognize employee contributions, and provide constructive feedback to minimize stress levels
Leadership Support
Companies can promote work-life balance through policies like flexible schedules, remote work options, and generous leave policies.
Employer Support
The actions and attitudes of leaders that set the tone for the workplace culture.
Leadership behavior
Ensuring employees feel safe to disclose mental health concerns without fear of repercussions or stigma, adhering to data privacy regulations
Confidentiality and privacy
Employee assistance programs
While employers play a role, achieving work-life balance also requires individuals to prioritize effectively and manage their time well.
Individual Responsibility
The emphasis placed on personal time and flexibility within the work environment.
Work-life balance
____% of U.S. workers and managers in a survey indicated they have received a diagnosis of depression at some time in their life and two in five of those respondents (40%) reported taking time off from work an average of 10 days a year as a result of their diagnosis.
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