Stress management for business and industry

Includes bibliographical references (pages 64-70)Stress is a multi-dimensional phenomenon and an integral part of our lives. Most employees from the cleaning crew to the president of the company experience stress. The problem is not the stress itself, but how it is managed. Managed stress is the ???spice of life,??? the energy that keeps an individual alert, productive and relaxed. Left unmanaged, prolonged stress may affect an employee's health and job performance.\ud Jobs are one of the most common and intense sources of stress, affecting almost everyone. It may derive from numerous sources including work overload, time pressures, job insecurity, unclear job description, job dissatisfaction or conflict with subordinates or supervisors.\ud This stress management program was designed to assist participants in managing and dealing with the stressors in their lives. It provides proven, up-to-date methods by which participants can learn to effectively manage their stress both on and off the job. Individual performance and company productivity may also be enhanced. (See more in text.