Working the 9 to 5 grind comes with a lot of stress, which is one of the biggest dangers to your workforce — whether you run a chop shop or a coffee shop. When employees get stressed, not only are they prone to making mistakes, they also face very real health problems such as elevated cholesterol and high blood pressure. In addition, stress-induced burnout at work can lead to depression which in turn can lead to rapid weight change, heart disease, diabetes and even some forms of cancer.
Sadly, stress is simply a factor in today’s working environment. Customers are more demanding, technologies used for jobs are ever-changing and more is generally required from employees and employers alike for a business to be successful. However, there are many methods employers can utilize to reduce workplace stress — and it all starts with understanding what causes the stress to begin with.
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The following methods can help you effectively curtail employee stress in your business.
1. Know what stresses out your employees.
In a study conducted by the CDC, about 40 percent of all workers noted that their job was highly stressful, regardless of the industry. In fact, a quarter reported their job as being the most stressful part of their life. When it comes to workplace stress, there are several factors involved. However, the most commonly cited causes of stress include:
- Their workload
- People they work with
- Work-life balance
- Lack of job security
If you are worried that your employees are getting stressed out and burned out at work, open a conversation about it. Chances are, they will not approach you about increased stress levels; after all, they may worry their job could be on the line.
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