Some ways to reduce stress in the workplace

Stress in the workplace is not unknown to any employee or even employer. The workplace, where many people spend most of their day, is often the most structured and controlled environment in workers' lives and is often their primary means of social and emotional support.

So the researchers suggest five tips for business leaders that can help them eliminate workplace stress for themselves and their staff:

Engage your staff  - Steve Jobs once said, "The only way to do great work is to love what you do." Today's workforce is very much driven by the need to understand what is being done. Therefore, it is essential for an organization to ensure that the goals of the company align with the personal goals of the employees. A best practice to ensure this outcome is by providing staff with a clear path to contributing to the organization's vision.

Reward and recognize  – It's important to recognize your employees when they exceed expectations. Recognizing talent and rewarding deserving employees creates an attractive and healthy environment and helps achieve the highest quality of work.

The Art of Balance  – Maintaining a good balance between a formal and informal leadership style is imperative to a stress-free workplace. As a leader/manager, you can reduce the pressure of hierarchy among employees in your organization by making yourself more approachable. This in turn will help them solve problems faster and ignite their zeal to give their best.

Organize stress management training  – Not everyone has a natural ability to manage stress. Therefore, it is essential that staff are exposed to regular life skills training, which includes time management, work flexibility, stress management through holistic practices such as yoga and meditation, access to an anonymous counselor, etc.

All roads lead to leadership  – Not every manager is a good leader. A good leader is one who has the innate ability to be a master influencer in all aspects. As a business leader, when you inspire your employees to communicate better and set clear visions and goals, it motivates them to think bigger and do more.

The researchers also add some recommendations:

Plan your day, but prepare for the worst and approach the problem with a fresh mind and don't overdo it.

Take a walk when you are overwhelmed with work or a problem.

Bring humor, fun and passion to what you do. Enjoy every moment and learn every moment.

Never let the child in you die as we are bound to learn every day, make mistakes and learn from them.

Take time and spend your time with your family and colleagues, they are your strength and you are never ashamed to get or ask for help.