Unit 7: Measures to Eliminate Stress in the Workplace

Stress is the body’s natural reaction to pressure. In the workplace, it occurs when there is a mismatch between job demands and personal capacity. According to the Transactional Model of Stress (Lazarus & Folkman, 1984), stress results from how individuals appraise a situation — not only the situation itself.

✔️ Recognize common sources and symptoms of workplace stress.
✔️ Assess the impact of stress on individuals and organizational performance.
✔️ Apply evidence-based strategies to reduce or eliminate workplace stressors.
✔️ Implement proactive tools and practices for long-term stress prevention.
✔️ Reflect on personal stress management habits and create an individual action plan.

Unit 7 - Measures to Eliminate Stress in the Workplace

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Learning Objectives
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Introduction
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Description of the Challenge
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Stress Signals and Early Warning Systems in the Workplace
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The Role of Leaders in Early Stress Detection
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Learning Activities and Reflection Exercises (Early Warning Focus)
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Employee Self-Regulation Toolkit: Everyday Practices to Reduce Workplace Stress
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Micro-Toolkit: Self-Regulation in 5 Minutes or Less
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Learning Activities and Reflection Exercises (Self-Regulation Focus)
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Self-Regulation Checklist for Managing Workplace Stress
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Distinguishing Healthy Stress and Harmful Stress in the Workplace
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Learning Activities and Reflection Exercises
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Summary: Key Takeaways
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Further Resources
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References
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Individual Stress Management Action Plan

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Individual Stress Management Action Plan
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CASE STUDY 1

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Early Stress Signals in a Project Team
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CASE STUDY 2

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Individual Stress and Boundary Management
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CASE STUDY 3

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Stress in a Multigenerational Workplace
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Unit 7: Measures to Eliminate Stress in the Workplace