STRATEGIES AND PROGRAMS FOR MANAGING STRESS IN WORK SETTINGS

In this paper, the term stress is firstly defined. The economic consequences of stress are also presented. Then, the factors within the work environment and the factors outside the work environment that may cause stress are described. In particular, the individual differences that influence our inclination to stressors and, also, how to manage them efficiently are examined. In addition, the strategies and programs developed in organizations to assist their employees to more easily control stress are discussed extensively