At Technalink, we understand that work can’t always be a stress-free experience. As with anything in life, whether it’s school or personal relationships, there will be difficult periods where negativity can build up. But if you’re interested in cultivating spiritual management at your business, you should be mindful of the stress your employees may experience. Here are the most common causes of stress in the workplace.
Intense Workloads
The #1 cause of stress among employees is usually centered around workload. In this case, the tension arises from a large workload and the uncertainty of being able to do it all, especially if a deadline has been imposed. Of course, this isn’t always possible to control, but it’s important to be aware that a consistently high workload, with tight deadlines, reliably creates more stress in the workplace.
Lack Of Control
Another common source of stress, not just at work but in most people’s lives, is a sense of lack of control. As an employee, it’s a given that there will be certain things outside their agency, but for many employees, a consistent source of stress comes from:
• Lack of agency in work processes
• Lack of say in decision making
• Lack of participation in setting performance targets
Poor Communication
Communication should, in theory, provide clarity and enlightenment, but in some cases, poor communication can lead to uncertainty followed by stress. When people don’t know what’s happening or consistently misunderstand communications, this impacts performance and stress levels.
Managing The Stress
For those interested in healthy spiritual management, once you understand where the stress comes from, you can start laying out strategies for dealing with it. Sometimes, the pressure may be alleviated through more planning and restructuring work processes. Other times, a more personal touch may be required, with an understanding of who your people are and how to accommodate their needs.
These and many other factors are important components of stress management in the workplace, which is crucial for a healthy workplace environment and a good sign of capable spiritual management. If you’d like to learn more about what techniques can make you better at spiritual management, read The Om Factor: A Women’s Spiritual Guide To Leadership, written by founder Alka Dhillon, the “spiritual CEO.”
This book is now available in a variety of different formats, including traditional print at both physical and online bookstores, digital on your preferred reading platform, whether that’s a dedicated eReader device, or your phone or tablet, and even audiobooks, for people on the go, or with visual reading impairments.
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