Here are some ways to cope with job stress which you might consider. Begin with the easier and simpler ones to build your confidence before you embark on a more ambitious program of change. Start off you day with a nutritious breakfast. Occasionally, change your routine by meeting a friend/co-worker for breakfast; allow enough time [...]
Separate relationship issues from substantive issues Learn to be unconditionally constructive Don’t overestimate your understanding of others Accept difficult people & deal with them seriously FIRSTCALL can help resolve workplace issues. Call 1.800.382.2377 to speak to an EAP Consultant.
Your work schedule changed but your body didn’t? Try these suggestions for peak performance on the graveyard shift: Stick to a routine. Keep regular hours for sleep and meals. Limit caffeine intake. Caffeine can disrupt sleep and energy patterns. Eat light at night. Rich, high-calorie foods require energy to digest and can make you drowsy. [...]
Be patient with yourself and your employer Do your research and learn about your company Demonstrate commitment Request Mentor-ship Listen and observe Initiate communication with your supervisor Generate a plan for your future with your supervisor – trust their experience Identify ways to help the organization increase the bottom line
Accept what you cannot change and put your energy into things that you can change or control Accept that you will always have a “To Do” list Be flexible Do not waste anger or energy on trivial matters Remember that negative emotions are draining Remember that life is not fair Use your sense of humor [...]
What do you want from others? (…and what do they want from you?) To be acknowledged To be listened to To be understood To be treated with respect To be informed To feel supported To maintain boundaries
What is workplace bullying and who is affected? Workplace bullying refers to repeated, unreasonable actions of individuals (or a group) directed towards an employee (or a group of employees), which is intended to intimidate and creates a risk to the health and safety of the employee(s). Workplace bullying often involves an abuse or misuse of [...]
The workplace can be stressful, filled with deadlines, conflicts and pressure. It can be competitive. Coworkers can be difficult. There are ways to improve the climate in the workplace, beginning with… Be less inclined to give advice—and more inclined to seek it. Get the facts. Resist the urge to jump to conclusions about people and [...]
Gossip can be virulent in a workplace environment. Gossip can harm relationships by leading to an erosion of trust and creating divisiveness in a work group. Time wasted on gossip is unproductive time. Ultimately gossip in the workplace can contribute to serious damage to the bottom line. Managers have a responsibility to inoculate against the [...]
Kinds of workplace conflicts Let’s start by identifying where conflicts happen. Think about the kinds of conflicts that happen around your workplace. Disagreements over turf (who should do what) Disagreements over policy (how things should be done) Conflicts of personality and style Common ways of dealing with conflict These are some of the ways we [...]