2023-04-25 22:31:20
The impact of work stress is so profound that, in addition to affecting the mental health of workers and their performance, it is detrimental to the performance of companies. Therefore, employers need an appropriate approach to address this problem.
What is clear is that, as determined by the journalist from El Financiero, Alberto Tovar, in his column last Friday, February 17, that “a minimum amount of stress allows companies to increase their productivity; however, when these limits are exceeded, employers need to take actions to preserve the health of their workers”.
Some tools such as coaching are effective in dealing with work stress. However, the main obligations of companies to avoid the problem lie in presenting a healthy and safe environment so that workers feel comfortable.
How does work stress affect people and companies?
In people, work stress has a negative impact and it seriously affects the well-being of workers since:
- It causes anxiety, insomnia, depression, and a variety of other mental and physical health problems.
- Decreases motivation, concentration and productivity.
This puts the profitability of a company at risk, since in addition to the results, the work environment can be affected.
How can companies reduce it?
Companies need to take actions so that the office environment is healthy and this can be achieved with:
- An orderly and well ventilated space.
- Food options and breaks during the day.
Regarding the relationship with employees, employers must prioritize certain points to improve the work environment, with some tasks such as:
- Manage open and effective communication.
- Provide a friendly environment.
- Assign fair workloads.
- Schedule flexibility and hybrid presence schemes.
- There are even companies that provide exercise programs, meditation or relaxation areas.
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