MPA 212 Human Resource Management and Development

2. - the non-specific response of the body
to persistent and uncertain demands for
change (Selye, 1936).
STRESS ?
• Some stress can be positive as it can
motivate employees to focus on a task or to
act and solve a problem
(Canadian Mental Health Association, 2016)

3. According to Gwilt (2014), there are 10 signs of stress during change:
Often the ringleader of a “rumour mill” with
talk about lack of trust.
Demonstrates a resistance to change.
Starts to talk negatively about the job and the
company
Work attitude becomes careless and sloppy.
Absenteeism and arriving late to work.

4. According to Gwilt (2014), there are 10 signs of stress during change:
Seems to be tense, uptight or nervous and talks
about having trouble sleeping.
Complains of feeling unwell or having to deal
with aches and pains.
Difficulty in concentrating and becomes more
restless.
Less cooperative and more hostile with
management and colleagues.
Starts to focus on unnecessary detail.

6. FACTOR THAT
AFFECT
MENTAL HEALTH
01. 02. 03.
EFFECTS OF
WORKPLACE
STRESS

7. Effective Strategies for HR
Managers to Manage Stress
Encourage Collaboration
and Mediation
Take Time to Relax and
Recharge
Seek Support from Others
Maintain a Calm and
Objective Mindset
Active Listening
and Empathy
Establish Clear
Communication
Channels

8. 2. Analyzing risk factors and risks
groups
• Detecting signs of work-related stress
and taking preparatory actions
• Detecting signs of work-related stress and taking
preparatory actions
The Role of HR in Managing
Stress at workplace
The World Health Organization (2007) recommended certain
suggestions for the prevention of work-related stress that
managers can apply:
3. Designing an action plan
4. Implementing an action plan
5. Evaluating the intervention(s)
PROCESS OFSTRESSPREVENTION
Source: : The World Health
Organization (2007)

9. 6 tips for handling stress at work
1. Taking quick
breaks
4. Taking a walk
and going outside
5. Music
6. Meditation
2. Deep breathing
exercises
3. Journaling
Source: : psychcentral.com/stress/tips-to-deal-with-stress-at-
work

10. Prioritizing your mental health can
provide a strong foundation for your
overall well-being and equip you
with the necessary tools to
effectively manage any challenges
you may encounter as you progress.

11. • https://psychcentral.com/stress/tips-to-deal-with-stress-at-work
• https:/www.who.int/occupational_health/publications/raisingawar
enessofstress
• https://www.who.int/occupational_health/publications/raisingawar
enessofstress
• World Health Organization (2007). Raising awareness of stress
at work in developing countries. Protecting Workers'
HealthSeries
• www.who.int/occupational_health/publications/raisingawareness
ofstress

12. THANK
YOU