Stress
in the workplace is increasing, resulting in increased
absenteeism and the growing threat of litigation.
Experts point to the pace of change and
technological advances in the workplace as a significant
factor in its remorseless rise.
The symptoms of stress range from minor illnesses
to excessive use of alcohol and drugs and in the extreme
to anxiety and breakdowns. In the workplace this can manifest itself in a rise in
conflict and aggression resulting in deteriorating
relationships.
It
is estimated that the cost of stress in the workplace in
British Industry is £5 billion, therefore, combating
stress at work is becoming increasingly important, if
only for cost effective reasons.
The benefits of a Stress Management programme
include: -
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Lower absenteeism and higher retention of staff.
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Improved
efficiency, quality and productivity.
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Less
conflict and aggression.
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Improved
working relationships. |
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Improved
individual mental and physical health. |
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Greater
focus and creativity. |
In
order to deal with stress effectively it is critical to
see it as a cultural development process. Although, one
off training programmes are valuable, when used in a
holistic a stress management programme the benefits are
more sustainable.
Bespoke
programmes are tailored to meet the needs of individual
organisations and typically include: -
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Analysis
and report of organisational tension and stress
factors.
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Recommendations
towards the development of a Stress
Management Action Programme.
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Coaching
and counselling.
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Workshops
designed to suit specific work environments.
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Learning
Outcomes
On
completion the programme delegates will be able to: -
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Understand
how stress manifests itself in the workplace and
how to minimise its affect on staff.
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Establish
a cultural development programme incorporating
tools and techniques of stress prevention.
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Diagnose
individual stress factors and stress relief
processes.
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Improve
the physical and mental health of all employees.
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Explore
how to improve relationships and communication
with others.
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Typical
Programme
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Day
1
What
Causes Stress
Understanding
factors causing stress.
Extrapersonal / interpersonal
/intrapersonal stressors.
Change
and Stress
Dealing
with organisational issues.
Areas of concern and influence.
Self
Diagnosis
Physical
and Psychological Stress Profile.
Impact
of profile on self and others.
Stress Recognition.
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Day
2
Individual
Stress Management
How
to tell when stressed.
Thinking your way out of stress.
Perfectionism and stress.
The role of diet in stress.
The tools and techniques of stress relief.
Personal
Action Planning
Tactical
measures to reduce stress.
Relaxation v recreation.
Stress Busters.
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