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Managers Can Help Stressed Employees

Posted: July 09, 2019
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="436"] Image: Dumb Little Man[/caption] Stress is a normal part of almost every job. However, having employees that are overly stressed can negatively impact their performance, and ultimately your business. Good managers can recognize the signs of stressed out employees and take steps to help reduce that stress. From making sure they have a clear idea of their goals to recognizing accomplishments, helping employees manage their stress is good for them, and for you. Rosie Harman, contributor to Dumb Little Man, shares steps managers can take to help reduce employee stress.

How Managers Can Help Stressed Out Employees

Stress management for employees is important as it allows them to give their best at work. A stressed-out employee will never be able to perform well. Therefore, managers should always aim to provide a relaxed environment for their employees to work in. For example, a manager can start a TeamViewer online meeting only to have a fun surprise for the team. Although it can leave the employees baffled, it’s a good way for them to release the stress. Apart from this, managers can do the following to help stressed-out employees:

Clear Goals

Managers should set very clear goals for their team members. This is to avoid confusion and to make sure that they are properly guided. If the team members don’t have clear goals, how will they progress? Read the entire article, How Managers Can Help Stressed Out Employees, on Dumb Little Man.