Job Stress Presentation

8/12/2019 Job Stress Presentation

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JOB STRESSSYED TAUQEER ALI SHAH

ABDULLAHA MAQSOOD

M. SARWAR HUSSAINSYED ATTIQUE ALI SHAH


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DEFINITION

A state of mental or emotional strain ortension resulting from adverse or

demanding circumstances

something that causes strong feelings of

worry or anxiety


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Work Place Stress

Workplace stress has a negative impact on the businessas well as on the individual employee.

The increase in job stress creates emotional financial andsafetyconcerns for employers and managersThe World Health Organization labeled stress a

worldwide epidemic. Today, workplace stress is

estimated to cost companies more than $300 billion a yearIn poor performance, absenteeism and healthcosts.


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Researchfindings from WHO

(World Health Organization)

40%of workers reported their job was very orextremely stressful.

25%view their jobs as the number one stressor in

their lives. Job stress is more strongly associated with health

complaints than financial or family problems.

25%have felt like screaming or shouting because of

job stress, 10%are concerned about an individual atwork they fear could become violent.

9%are aware of an assault or violent act in theirworkplace and 18%had experienced some sort ofthreat or verbal intimidation


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Factors that Lead to Job Stress

Specific work factors Excessive workload.

Tedious or meaningless tasks.

Long hours and low pay.

Infrequent rest breaks.

Unreasonable performance demands

Physical environment

Noise and overcrowding.

Poor air quality.

Ergonomic problems.

Health and safety risks (heavy equipment, toxic chemicals)

etc.


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Factors that Lead to Job Stress

Organizational practices Unclear responsibilities or expectations.

Conflicting job demands.

Multiple supervisors.

Lack of autonomy or participation in decision-making.

Inefficient communication patterns.

Lack of family-friendly policies

Career Development

Over Promotion.

Under Promotion

Lack of Job Security

Thwarted ambition.


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Signs and Symptoms of stress

Intellectual Symptoms(How stress can affect the Mind) Memory problems.

Difficulty making decisions.

Inability to concentrate.

Poor judgment.

Emotional Symptoms :( How stress can make us feel)

Moody and hypersensitive.

Restlessness and anxiety.

Depression.

Anger and resentment.


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Physical Symptoms: (How stress can affect the Body) Headaches.

Digestive problems.

Muscle tension and pain.

Sleep disturbances. Fatigue.

Chest pain, irregular heartbeat.

High blood pressure.

Weight gain or loss. Asthma or shortness of breath.

Skin problems.


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Behavioral Symptoms: (How stress can affect the Behavior) Eating disorder.

Sleeping too much or too little.

Isolating self from others.

Neglecting the responsibilities. Increasing alcohol and drug use.

Nervous habits (e.g. nail biting, pacing).

Teeth grinding or jaw clenching.

Overdoing activities such as exercising or shopping. Losing the temper.

Overreacting to unexpected problems.


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EFFECTS OF STRESS

STRESS AND PERFORMANCE

MODERATE LEVELS OF STRESS

Stimulate the body and increase its ability to react .

Individuals then often perform their task better,more intensely or more rapidly

TOO MUCH STRESS

Place un-attainable demands or constraints on apersons which result in lower performance


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EFFECTS OF STRESS

JOB SATISFACTION

Several studies indicates a decrease in job

satisfaction when stress level is increased

RELATIONSHIPS

Stress also effect the relationship between the

colleague and boss.


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EFFECTS OF STRESS

FOCUSStress affects your ability to remember things you

already know and that person not able to focus

properly on their work

HEALTH

stress effect our health in addition to headaches,

sleep disorders, vision problems, weight loss/gain

and blood pressure.


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Coping Strategies of Job Stress

Stress on the job creates high costs for

businesses and institutions, reducing

morale, productivity, and earnings.

Clearly, it is in every employers best

interestsfiscal and otherwisetoreduce workplace stress as much as

possible.


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Approaches to Reduce Stress

Change of life style habits to Manage

Stress better1. Get enough sleep

2. Connect with others:

3. Exercise regularly4. Eat a balanced, nutritious diet

5. Reduce caffeine and sugar

6. Do something for yourself everyday


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Meet the challenges of stressful situations

1. Manage time2. Give priority to the most important tasks

and do those first

3. Schedule time for both work andrecreation

4. Delegate tasks and break up big projects


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Stress Relief:

1. Breathing exercises relieve stress

2. Meditation to Relieve Stress3. Yoga help with stress relief

Yoga, Meditation, and Other RelaxationTechniques


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How to Change the Organization to Prevent Job

Stress

1. Ensure that the workload is in line with workers'capabilities and resources.

2. Design jobs to provide meaning, stimulation, andopportunities for workers to use their skills.

3. Clearly define workers' roles and responsibilities.4. Give workers opportunities to participate in

decisions and actions affecting their jobs.

5. Improve communications-reduce uncertainty about

career development and future employmentprospects

6. Establish work schedules that are compatible withdemands and responsibilities outside the job.


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THANK

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