Senior Leaders and Building Stress Awareness
As a Holistic Stress Trainer and longtime student of stress, I asked myself the following question:
“In recognition of Stress Awareness Month, what areas related to stress might a senior leader focus on in an effort to build awareness?”
Answering the question, yielded the following list of topics and strategies:
1. Work-life balance
2. Burnout prevention
3. Mental health support
4. Workplace harassment and discrimination
5. Job insecurity and layoffs
6. Communication and feedback
7. Leadership and management styles
8. Workload management
9. Employee engagement and motivation
10. Flexibility in the workplace
11. Creating a positive organization culture and a positive workplace environment
12. Offering mental health resources and support
13. Providing work-life balance initiatives
14. Addressing workplace harassment and discrimination
15. Promoting open communication and feedback
16. Encouraging professional development and career growth
17. Implementing stress-reducing policies and procedures
18. Fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment
19. Recognizing and rewarding employees for their hard work
20. Building strong relationships and trust within the organization
The list of topics and strategies is a great reminder of how large an impact stress can have across the organization.
