stress relates to two categories of events. First the organizational structure and policy and second relating to personal development and growth that the job can provide. Following aspects must be carefully examined and evaluated for its effectiveness and implementation.
(a) Organizational goals must be in realms of achievement. Too much high goals not only put the employees under undue stress but also creates unhealthy work environment.
(b) Organizational polices should be clearly defined with particular reference to training and development, promotion, leave, wages and salary administration, discipline, incentives, etc.
(c) Authority and responsibility must be clearly defined by setting up reporting channels. Principle of unity of command should be adhared to.
(d) Organizational structure, redesigning of jobs and improved communication reduces stress.
(e) Corporate policies, physical work environment should be suitable for higher productivity.
(f) An updated systems and processes increases efficiency.
(g) Management must create an healthy working environment.
(h) Career plan for mangers must be developed and implemented in letter and spirit. Nothing discourages employees as bad developmental programs.
(i) Employees must be empowered. They should be provided with suitable time to time counselling by way of advice, reassurance, good communication, release of emotional tension and clarified thinking. Re-orientation is important to keep employees free of stress for increased productivity.
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