In the past week, we’ve been talking about stress management. Contrary to popular belief, stress is not a given when it comes to working. Stress at work often leads to:
Decrease in commitment
Decreased productivity
Increase in incidence of mental health illnesses such as anxiety & depression
Increased incidence of absenteeism
Decreased recruitment & retention
Decreased customer satisfaction
From this list, you should conclude that learning how to cope effectively with stress in the workplace can result in a better work environment. It also makes you a better employee. If you encourage others to do the same, and help to create a healthier work culture!
