3. Where does an employee’s stress in the workplace
originate?
● Demands
● Control
● Support
● Relationships
● Change
● Role
● Career development
● Work–home interface
● Pays and benefits
● Resources and communication
4. How can you decrease stress within employees in
the workplace?
Manager Perspective:
● Job Redesign
○ increase worker control. (ex.
increase job decision latitude
and reduce uncertainty)
● Goal Setting
○ designed to increase task
motivation
○ focuses a person’s attention
and energy into a productive
channel
● Role Negotiation
○ Process should be clear
○ well defined focal role that is
comfortable for both the
company and employee
● Social Support Systems
○ Team Building
● Google, GE, Nike, and Apple
Employee Perspective:
● Take care of yourself first
○ get moving
○ make healthier food
choices
○ get enough sleep
● Prioritize & Organize
● improve your emotional
intelligence
● Communicate with managers
to see what their methods are
● Social Support from your
family,
church/synagogue/mosque,
clubs, and/or professional help
5. How can you avoid unnecessary stress in your
daily life?
1. Learn how to say “no”
2. Avoid people who stress you out
3. Take control of your environment
4. Avoid hot-button topics
5. Reduce your “to-do” list
6. Manage your time wisely
7. Make some personal time for yourself
8. Take care of your health
a. Exercise, Progressive relaxation,
Diaphragmatic Breathing, Meditation
b. Be easy on yourself
