Stress Management and Performance productivity at workplace

Abstract

The purpose of this research paper is to know about the connection between stress management and productivity at work place. It is also undeniable that stress management issue is a concerning thing for both the employer and employees. There is a lot of pressure that emanates from difficult tasks as well as tough working environments. The process of working also seems to be difficult because of the surrounding sometimes. However, when conditions are not good and colleagues or supervisors seem to be hostile, it results to stress. There other different causes of stress in the workplace or in other settings. The possible result of stress is decreased performance as shown through research. Moreover, at present, due to the Covid-19 crisis also has impacted a lot on work and stress management while it’s visible that intellectual work has become more relaxed for employees, however, on the other hand engaging physical job also has become more demanding and challenging. Experts have introduced various methods of controlling stress especially in the work places. It should be noted that various techniques apply to certain issues or conditions and thus all methods are not applicable in all cases. This is due to the fact that there are dimensions of stress. For example, some people prefer taking deep breaths in order to control their stress. Others exclude themselves from the public. There are also stages of stress which needs to be understood. Stress management is essential for the control of the performance. Stressful workers do not perform well for this has effects on their way of working in organizations.

The aim of this study is to find out how stress effects on employees at workplaces and how a good stress management system can positively impact on the performance of an employee as an individual as well how it helps to achieve the organizational growth in a long run. This research paper study was conducted as qualitative research by interviewing 28 participants from different work profession sectors though emphasized on hospitality industry. Semi structure interview method were used for data collection. The findings showed that most of the participants argued that stress management system is really important for the organization. Employees want good work life balance and treated fairly in the workplaces. In a nutshell, Good workplace, incentives, good management makes workplace more welcoming, efficient and fun for the employees where it may turn a wining situation for both the parties with a healthy relationship.