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Discussion Forum Unit 4

MBA Program, University of People

BUS 5113-01 Organizational Theory and Behavior-AY 2024-T2

December - 11, 2023


Stress is a common workplace issue and could be a health and safety risk for our workers and it

could create a physical or psychological health issue in the organization. Most of the work

environment is capable of producing stress and can result from excessive noise, light, or heat; too

much or too little responsibility; too much or too little work to accomplish; or too much or too

little supervision. (Organizational Behavior, 2022).

Methods for involving employees in identifying sources of and reducing workplace stress can

include:

• Surveys and feedback sessions: Conduct regular surveys or feedback sessions to gather

input from employees regarding their sources of stress. This can involve anonymous

questionnaires or open discussions to encourage honest and open communication.

• Employee committees or task forces: Establish employee committees or task forces

specifically focused on addressing workplace stress. These groups can collaborate on

identifying and implementing solutions, providing a sense of ownership and involvement.

• Perceived Stress Scale: The Perceived Stress Scale is one of the most widely used

measures of the perception of stress (Cohen, 1994). The stress assessment questions are

answered with a rating between 0 (never) and 4 (very often). For example, In the last

month, how often have you felt nervous and “stressed”?

Common sources of workplace stress employees may be experiencing include such as lack of job

feedback, volatility in the organization’s economic environment, job insecurity, high visibility of

one’s performance, decreased confidence in superiors, reduced satisfaction with the job and

conflict relationships with colleagues.


To seek employee input, encourage open communication, and foster collaboration in developing

strategies for reducing workplace stress, consider the following strategies:

• Employee suggestion programs: Implement a formal program that encourages employees

to suggest ideas and improvements for reducing stress. Recognize and reward employees

whose suggestions are implemented.

• Workplace Mindfulness: Mindfulness can be a powerful way to adopt a state of loving-

kindness about yourself and others, and has significant benefits to how you handle stress

(Shapiro, 2020; Tetrick & Winslow, 2015). The Workplace Mindfulness program can

help decrease stress and improve workplace satisfaction through a series of simple

questions asked when relaxed and present.

• One-Hour Stress Plan: Sometimes stress is a good indication that something in your life

needs to change. “Working within a limited time frame is important because the race

against time keeps you focused” (Bregman, 2014, p. 157). Use the One-Hour Stress Plan

when stressed to plan and work through what you can in 60 minutes. At the end of the

hour, you will have progressed and can repeat the exercise as many times as you like

(modified from Bregman, 2014).

Specific measures of success that can help assess the effectiveness of the stress reduction

initiatives and their impact on employee satisfaction, productivity, and well-being include:

• Decrease in absenteeism and turnover rates: Measure the decrease in the number of

employee absences and the turnover rate after implementing the stress reduction plan.

This indicates that employees are more satisfied and committed to the organization. For
example, decrease in the number of stress-related sick leaves by 20% within the first year

of implementing the stress reduction plan.

• Long-Term Behavior Change: According to corporate wellness research, sustainable

behavior change is a significant measure of success for any wellness program. Evaluate

whether employees are adopting healthier habits, such as regular exercise, improved

nutrition, or better stress management, both during and beyond the program's duration.

• Productivity metrics: Track changes in productivity metrics, such as increased output,

improved quality, or reduction in errors. Improved productivity can indicate that

employees are less stressed and more engaged in their work. For example, increase in

overall productivity by 5% based on key performance indicators (KPIs) within the first

year of implementing the plan.

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References:

Black, J. S., Bright, D. S., Gardner, D. G., Hartmann, E., Lambert, J., Leduc, L. M., Leopold, J.,

O’Rourke, J. S., Pierce, J. L., Steers, R. M., Terjesen, S., & Weiss, J. (2022). Organizational

behavior. OpenStax. Licensed under CC 4.0.

Corporate Wellness Magazine (n.d.). How to Measure the Success of Your Employee Wellness

Program. CorporateWellnessMagazine.com. Retrieved December 11, 2023, from

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