Methods for Coping with Stress

Effectively coping with stress will help to create an environment full of well rested and focused employees. To assist in coping with stress organizational psychologists have several tools at their disposal. Stress management techniques that encourage productive and positive stress reduction are essential to coping with stress. Fitness and gym membership programs will give employees an outlet on to release stress and increase their wellness at the same time. Stress can also be monitored and reduced through staff mentoring programs, open-door policies, and peer reviews. The ability of employees to feel comfortable that they can discuss stresses they have, both personal and professional, without fear of repercussion will go a long ways towards reducing the opportunity for stress to become a factor in the day-to-day work environment.

Organizational psychologists also have the opportunity to affect stress through the development of practices and policies that contribute to a healthy and stress free work environment. Doing theis behind the scenes work is critical to the success of the organization and happiness of the employees.