Stress occurs when demands exceed resources, leading to negative reactions in the workplace. Job stress arises from unmet work demands and poor communication, impacting employee health and organizational success. Effective stress management strategies include building support systems, maintaining a positive attitude, and promoting wellness programs to mitigate the effects of stress.

1. By: DanielTan Senior Job
Coach MLH

2. S = P > R
 Stress occurs when the pressure is greater than
the resource

3. Stress is the reaction people have
to excessive pressures or other
types of demand placed upon
them. It arises when they worry
that they can’t cope.

4. Stress In The Workplace /Job Stress
 Job stress arises due work demand
and pressures that are not matched
to employee knowledge and
abilities.
 The more the demands and
pressures of work are matched to
the knowledge and abilities of
workers, the less likely they are to
experience work stress

5. Job Stressors
 Conflict among co-workers
 Unexpected/unwanted transfer of work location
 Lack of mobility/transport for high risk
 Poor communication with co-workers or patients
 Lack of support from supervisor
 No forum to express work concerns and issues
 Lack of resources to support the provision of care

6. Job Stress : Impact

7. Job Stress : Impact
 Stressed employees are more likely to be
unhealthy, poorly motivated, less productive
and less safe at work.
 Their organizations are less likely to be
successful in a competitive market.

8. Suggested ways to Manage Stress
 Find a support system- peers, superiors etc
 Develop a positive attitude
 Be realistic about your expectation from self and colleagues
 Get organized and manage your time properly
 Make SMART plans for your days work
 Learn to say “No”
 Try to leave work at Office
 Arrange for some “ME” time – Exercise, yoga,Dance,Music,spa or simply a
walk
 Start laughing, as much as possible
 Stop rushing - RELAX

10. Benefits of Stress Management
 Physical health gets better
-more energy and stamina
 Emotions stabilized
-positive attitude
-hopeful/happier
 Ability to focus improved
-able to learn and achieve

11. Causes of Stress at Home
 Death of spouse, family, near relative or friend.
 Injury or illness of any family member.
 Marriage of self or son or daughter or brother or sister.
 Separation or divorce from partner.
 Pregnancy or birth of a new baby.
 Children's behavior or disobedience.
 Children's educational performance.
 Not sufficient money to raise your standard of living.
 Loss of money in burglary, pick-pocketed or share
market.

12. Causes of Stress at work
 To meet out the demands of the job.
 Your relationship with colleagues.
 To control staff under you.
 To train your staff and take work from them.
 Support you receive from your boss, colleagues and
juniors.
 Excessive work pressure.
 To meet out deadlines.
 To give new results.
 To produce new publications if you are in research area.
 Working overtime and on holidays.

13. Stress management in work place
 If there is stress at work, workers who feel mildly off will
feel even worse and resist coming to work. This costs many
hours of productivity, especially when key personnel or
production workers are absent-in fact, it's estimated that
$300 billion is lost on stress-caused illnesses and
absenteeism.
 A workplace that supports stress management through
workplace wellness programs not only helps their
employees to handle pressure better and stay healthier
during times of stress, it also sends a message that their
company cares about them. This provides emotional
support as well as physical support for fighting the effects
of stress.

14. Need of stress management
 Living today is a lot tougher than it was even in the days of
the great depression. It's been coming out in many ways
such as all time occurrences of stomach and intestinal
ulcers. Others find sleep disorders and wind up zombies
during their busy days. Insomnia is growing in leaps and
bounds.
 Today stress management is important in everyone's lives.
It's necessary for long happy lives with less trouble that
will come about. There are many ways to deal with stress
ranging from the dealing with the causes of stress to simply
burning off its effects.