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This document discusses stress and grief in the workplace. It provides statistics showing that workplace stress is common, with 83% of workers suffering from it. Common causes of job stress include low morale, management style, job responsibilities, and career concerns. Left unmanaged, stress can negatively impact health and productivity. The document also discusses grief, noting that many workers experience the death of someone close each year. Different types of grief may occur in the workplace due to deaths or losses impacting employees. Supporting grieving coworkers requires acknowledging their loss, offering specific help, and setting limits if uncomfortable. Self-care strategies to manage stress and grief include getting sufficient sleep, exercise, spending time with others, and taking time off.
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Hirsh grief
- 1. Stress and Griefin the Workplace 2021 APP Spring Conference May 19, 2021 Cassandra D. Hirsh, DO
- 2. I havenothing to disclose
- 3. Objectives Recognize contributingfactors to workplace stress Identify strategies to identify and deal with grief
- 4. Stress Why does itmatter? ◦ 55% of Americans are stressed during the day – in comparison the world average is 35% ◦ Americans rate their stress level as a 4.9/10 ◦ Most stressed age group – 30-49 ◦ Women are more stressed then men ◦ In 2018, 1/3 of survey respondents sought medical care for a stress-related complaint
- 5. Stress 52% ofGeneration Z have been diagnosed with mental health issues compared to 41% of Baby Boomers 57% of respondents paralyzed by stress while 43% report stress invigorates them
- 6. Workplace Stress 83%of workers suffer from workplace stress In 2019, 94% of American workers reported stress in their workplace ◦ 23% high, 6% unreasonably high 35% said their main source of stress was their boss 54% report stress from work affects their life at home Over a quarter of employees are at risk for burning out in the next 12 months
- 7. Cost of WorkplaceStress Work-related stress causes 120,000 deaths and results in $190 billion in health costs annually Companies spend around 75% of an employee’s salary to cover lost productivity or replace workers Workers who take sick days due to mental health issues are seven times more likely to have further absences than those with physical health problems Stress causes around 1 million workers to miss work every day
- 8. Work Stress Response Fight or Flight response Frequent stress causes system to be constantly activated fatigue and weakened immune system increase risk of disease or injury
- 9. Causes of JobStress Low Morale Management Style Job Responsibilities Career Concerns Traumatic Events Work Environment
- 10. Work Stress Symptoms Sleep disturbance Upset stomach Headache High blood pressure Indigestion Insomnia Irritability Short attention span Loss of appetite Procrastination Increased use of alcohol or drugs Poor job performance
- 11. Stress Management Strategies Recognize work performance Career development Create a culture that values individual employees Management actions consistent with organizational values Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
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- 13. Some Statistics 2.5million people die every year in the US leaving an average of 5 people bereaved for every death 4 million workers experience the death of someone close to them each year Hidden grief costs companies $75.1 billion dollars annually
- 14. Types of Griefin the Workplace Can occur within the workplace ◦ Fatal accidents ◦ Layoffs Can be brought in from outside ◦ Major loss that occurs in a person’s life (divorce, death) or indirect such as losses affecting the community (disaster situations) that affects a person’s behavior or performance
- 15. Workplace Risk ofEncountering Death Primary focus: Hospice, funeral homes Central focus: emergency services, military Continuous focus: Health and social services (i.e. in a hospital) Periodic focus: all other workplaces
- 16. Impact of Griefin the Workplace • Distress of an individual showing a profound loss Open • Reduced level of concentration • Poor quality of work • Reduced quantity of output or productivity • Tensions and irritability leading to conflict and poor communication Hidden
- 17. Grief reactions Emotionalcacophony ◦ May change with dizzying speed and intensity ◦ Fear ◦ Depression ◦ Anger ◦ Relief ◦ Despair ◦ Guilt ◦ Numbness ◦ Agitation ◦ Bottomless sorrow
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- 20. How to Supporta Grieving Employee Ask how you can help ◦ Do you want me to share information with others? And if so, what details do you want others to know? ◦ Do you want to talk about your experience, or do you prefer to concentrate on your work? ◦ What are your needs for privacy? time? Help with your work? ◦ Answers may change daily*
- 21. How to Supporta Grieving Co-worker Acknowledge the loss and grief. Say something – there will never be a right time. Personalize what you say – use the loved ones name. “ I’m sorry about Ed’s death.” Avoid comparisons Offer specific help (meals, transportation, childcare) You may here the story about the death again and again. Speak up if its not a good time Set limits if uncomfortable.
- 23. When a Co-workerDies Devastating loss Felt differently by different members of the work force depending on relationship Leave time to process especially if it was sudden, violent, or accidental Share funeral or memorial plans and make sure co- workers have time to attend
- 24. When a Co-workerDies Honor the person who died ◦ Money for a charitable donation ◦ Create a memorial book or bulletin board ◦ Share a tribute in employee newsletter
- 25. Patient loss Acknowledgethe loss ◦ Know your triggers Debrief as a team Send a condolence letter or card Attend funeral or memorial
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- 27. SELF CARE MYTHS Selfcare is all about pampering yourself Self care is only for people with poor mental health You need to spend money to practice self care Self care is just about things that make you feel good Self care is only about taking care of your mental health Self care is indulgent and selfish
- 28. Self Care Regular sleep Sleep Dailyexercise Exercise Eat right Eat Say no Say Go outside Go Get a massage Get Spend time with a pet Spend Take a self-care trip Take
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- 30. References 42 Worrying WorkplaceStress Statistics - The American Institute of Stress Understanding Work Stress: Causes, Symptoms and Solutions (csp.edu) Beneath the surface: Self-care myths and facts - CMHA National Hazen, M. (2008). Grief and the workplace. Academy of Management, pp 78-86. Wilson, D, Punjami, S, Song, Q., & Low, G. (2019). A Study to Understand the Impact of Bereavement Grief on the Workplace. Omega-Journal of Death and Dying, pp 1-11.