2. INTRODUCTION
“Stress is a condition or feeling experienced when a
person perceives that demands exceed the
personal and social resources the individual is able
to mobilize.”
- Richard S Lazarus
7. STRESS MANAGEMENT
Stress management refers to the wide spectrum of
techniques and psychotherapies aimed at
controlling a person's levels of stress, especially
chronic stress, usually for the purpose of improving
everyday functioning.
8. EFFECT OF STRESS AT WORK
Absence amongst employees
Inefficiency
9. HR & STRESS MANAGEMENT
It is a legal requirement for the HR managers to
“diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate” the employees
who experience stress at workplace.
Effective stress management solutions also help in
instilling.
10. HR ROLE
HR managers are often responsible for the co-
ordination of the organizational response to a
potential or actual case of work related stress.
Support in regard with the issues with relationships
with their line manager.
Provide tailored training for individuals and
managers.
11. STEPS TAKEN TO MANAGE STRESS
Identification of main risk factors for work-related
stress
Surveys to assess the current work situation
Bench marking guidance to enable companies to
gauge their own performance
Address stress issues
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
12. SKILLS REQUIRED BY MANAGERS TO MANAGE
STRESS
Ability to assess and identify workplace stressors
Awareness of signs and symptoms of stress
Ability to build a good rapport
Work design and implement effective stress
management strategies.
13. STRESS MANAGEMENT IN INDIA
"It is noteworthy that Indian employers fared better
than their Asia Pacific counterparts in managing
employees' work -related stress," Towers
Watson India Director, Benefits Anuradha
Sriram said.
14. TIPS TO MANAGE STRESS
Flexible working hours
Workshops
Yoga
Tai chi
Awareness campaigns to help their employees
manage stress.