In a study done in 2007 called the “Stress in America” report, three-fourths of Americans stated that work was their number one stressor. This was an amazing 59% increase from the year before. The numbers have no doubtedly increase even more in 2008.
There are a number of way’s and programs to help your employees and yourself reduce your stress and increase your productivity at work such as yoga. Yoga has been a long time practice and quite effective way of reducing one’s stress.
You can also offer weekly telecommunicating by providing a space where they can unwind in the work place. You may also want to consider filling this space with tapes, cd’s and relaxation videos.
How do you help yourself and your employees reduce their stress?