Handle Workplace Stress Today – 4 Ways

Today’s tip of the week comes from Dr. Maureen Orey  Founder/CEO of the Workplace Learning & Performance Group, Inc. Dr. Orey’s article 4 ways to handle workplace stress today, addresses four strategies to help identify workplace issues and stop them from spreading to your entire team. Her central theme throughout looks into ways to manage stress and fear at work.

“Rigid deadlines, micromanagement, huge workloads, and uncertainty can create the perfect storm for employee stress and fear. These factors can be a slow poison to any business… “

Orey discusses the four ways leaders can help employees engage and fight their fears. Plus she offers a few suggestions to help minimize employee anxiety.

1. Show emotional intelligence and empathy

2. Display vulnerability and be honest

3. Pivot at the right time

4. Reach out and provide support

Promote more breaks, Avoid working nonstop for eight hours, Create a “groove”, and abstain from the “what if” game.

Worth reading, especially in preparing for when anxiety levels in your business take an uptick. 4 ways to handle workplace stress today