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Reducing Stress The good news is that companies can take steps to spot and reduce workplace stress. Doing so can bolster profitability. “People who are less stressed are more en- gaged with their work, incur less absenteeism, and exhibit greater productivity,” said Susan Snipes, head of Remote People, a recruitment firm. “All of that contributes to the bottom line.” Techniques for stress reduction tend to revolve around one central idea: Employees become happier and more productive when they are treated as people rather than as cogs in a machine. “Managers can go a long way toward reducing stress by introducing more humane practices in the workplace and minimizing the degree to which jobs impact individuals’ domestic lives,” said Mull. Here are some effective techniques: • Listen better : Humanizing the workplace starts with listening. “Go talk with your people and listen to what they say,” said Goruk. “Come up with a couple of great questions you can ask that result in feedback about their greatest concerns. This can help get to the bot- tom of what’s creating stress.” Here are a few questions that can elicit useful feed- back: What can we do to make your job easier? How can the work environment be changed to make our business more productive? Is there any part of your job that seems unnecessary or requires more time than it’s worth? Bonus tip : Some managers maintain open-door poli- cies, making themselves available at specific times when employees can air their feelings in a private setting. • Build trusting relationships : Managers who build trust- ing relationships with team leaders will be better able to spot signs of stress. They may discover that some people are engaging in too much or too little social in- teraction, or they may perceive a negative personality conflict among team members. Managers and supervisors should tell staff members that it’s okay to talk about what is bothering them. Other- wise, they may fear opening up. “People may sense it is inappropriate to talk about emotions at work,” said Snipes. “They may think they will be perceived as weak if they admit they’re stressed.” Trust can also be built with proactive and transparent communication. “Suppose a rumor about a pending com- pany merger or departmental change is causing everyone to be stressed out,” said Goruk. “Proactive and detailed messaging can dispel fear and ensure everyone knows where they stand.” Bonus tip : Gaps in communication can result when team members differ by age, experience, education or lan- guage. These gaps can cause stress because people are not sure they are communicating effectively. • Set clear work guidelines : “Ambiguity when it comes to job expectations can create stress,” said Snipes. This
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