Tropicana March-April 2023 #147 The Adventure Issue

MARCH/APRIL 2023 HEALTH & WELLNESS
Decrease Stress and Boost
PRODUCTIVITY
Workplace stress can be an issue, but there are ways for
employers to assist employees cope with and overcome stress
ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Because employees spend a significant amount of time
in close quarters with one another, it is in everyone’s
best interest to ensure that they are as relaxed as
possible. As colleagues spend more time together, they
are better able to understand each other and break
down barriers to communication and expectations,
which makes subsequent encounters much smoother.
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ESTABLISH A CULTURE WHERE TRANSPARENCY IS
VALUED
Make it a priority to foster an environment in which
team members can speak freely and honestly with one
another. Disputes amongst team members are likely
to arise occasionally, so make sure you handle it right
away in a manner that is professional, courteous and
transparent.
COMMUNICATE
Lack of communication can cause a surprising amount
of tension. Many people are stressed not by the job
they’re assigned to, but by the uncertainty surrounding
it as a whole. The best way to alleviate this uneasiness
is to encourage workers to speak up to management
about any issues they may be having. It’s a good way to
get concerns heard and questions answered.