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Mastering Stress: Part II
On the Job
by Carol A. Henry
Job Stress
Job stress is an increasingly serious problem for both employers and employees, and it accounts for a rising number of worker's compensation claims.
Although technological and environmental factors, such as computer terminals, noise levels, and flourescent lighting contribute to job stress, the primary culprits appear to be psychological factors, such as: lack of appreciation, job instability, social isolation, and vague job descriptions.
High job demands, low control over the work, and lack of decision-making power are a losing combination that creates job stress.
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Carol A. Henry owns all the rights to this material. This document and any part of it may not be republished, repackaged, and/or distributed in any way or for any purposes without express and prior written consent from Carol A. Henry or her legal representation.
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Carol A. Henry, LPC, LMFT
Carol serves clients in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where she works with individuals, couples, and families. She has facilitated training workshops for businesses, consciousness groups, as well as area recovery and church groups. Her counseling services include web-enabled video counseling. More information: www.carolahenry.com
On the Job
by Carol A. Henry
Job Stress
Job stress is an increasingly serious problem for both employers and employees, and it accounts for a rising number of worker's compensation claims.
Although technological and environmental factors, such as computer terminals, noise levels, and flourescent lighting contribute to job stress, the primary culprits appear to be psychological factors, such as: lack of appreciation, job instability, social isolation, and vague job descriptions.
High job demands, low control over the work, and lack of decision-making power are a losing combination that creates job stress.
© Carol A. Henry 2010 - Some rights reserved
Carol A. Henry owns all the rights to this material. This document and any part of it may not be republished, repackaged, and/or distributed in any way or for any purposes without express and prior written consent from Carol A. Henry or her legal representation.
You may, with the following credit, distribute this 100% unchanged article to your blog, website, or forum, or email list, providing you do not charge anything for this free information:
Carol A. Henry, LPC, LMFT
Carol serves clients in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where she works with individuals, couples, and families. She has facilitated training workshops for businesses, consciousness groups, as well as area recovery and church groups. Her counseling services include web-enabled video counseling. More information: www.carolahenry.com
Most Stressful Jobs
Surprisingly, the most stressful jobs are not in the executive suite, but in lower-level jobs where workers have little control over their work. Lack of job control carries about the same risk of heart disease as high cholesterol or smoking; workers in the lowest tenth of job control measures are more likely to develop heart disease than those in the top 10%.
Companies can ease job stress by redesigning jobs, giving incentive rewards, identifying promotion opportunities clearly, and offering wellness programs.
Workers can reduce stress by getting support from co-workers, practicing effective time management, participating in social organizations, and reserving their evenings and weekends for relaxation - not for working.
Surprisingly, the most stressful jobs are not in the executive suite, but in lower-level jobs where workers have little control over their work. Lack of job control carries about the same risk of heart disease as high cholesterol or smoking; workers in the lowest tenth of job control measures are more likely to develop heart disease than those in the top 10%.
Companies can ease job stress by redesigning jobs, giving incentive rewards, identifying promotion opportunities clearly, and offering wellness programs.
Workers can reduce stress by getting support from co-workers, practicing effective time management, participating in social organizations, and reserving their evenings and weekends for relaxation - not for working.
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