While some workplace stress is normal, excessive stress can interfere with employee productivity and performance, impact physical and emotional health, and affect relationships and home life. It can even mean the difference between success and failure on the job. Employees can’t control everything in their work environment, but that doesn’t mean they’re powerless. Whatever ambitions or work demands an employee may have, there are steps they can take to protect themselves from the damaging effects of stress, improve job satisfaction, and bolster well-being in and out of the workplace. This intensive course is designed to increase participants understanding of stress, its causes and consequences, and to examine techniques to address stressful situations.
