Managing Workplace Stress

Thursday, Nov. 25, 1-4:30 p.m.

Online

November 25, 2021 – November 26, 2021

For this course, MUN employees are eligible for a 15% discount!

Learn how to identify, manage, reduce, and even eliminate sources of stress in the workplace to increase organizational productivity, improve morale, and contribute to overall workplace wellness.

Workplace stress is an ever-increasing reality in today’s modern work environment. Employees are faced with competing priorities at work and at home, technology-induced demand for access 24/7, and lean staffing which adds to overall workload. These modern stressors, if unmanaged, can affect productivity and the general sense of well-being within an organization. Understanding how to identify the sources of stress and incorporating realistic coping strategies into the work environment will help both employees and organizations enhance overall performance and improve morale. This experiential workshop is designed to help participants identify workplace stressors and develop a stress management plan.

Key Learning Outcomes

Understanding positive versus negative stress
Recognizing the four key sources of stress
Developing insight into “negative stress” concepts
Differentiating between three major types of stress
Understanding how to turn negative stressors into positive outcomes
Identifying quick-fix techniques
Learning long-term preventative practices
Charting a stress baseline
Developing a stress management plan

Presented by Gardiner Centre

Event Listing 2021-11-25 13:00:00 2021-11-25 16:30:00 America/St_Johns Managing Workplace Stress November 25, 2021 – November 26, 2021 For this course, MUN employees are eligible for a 15% discount! Learn how to identify, manage, reduce, and even eliminate sources of stress in the workplace to increase organizational productivity, improve morale, and contribute to overall workplace wellness. Workplace stress is an ever-increasing reality in today’s modern work environment. Employees are faced with competing priorities at work and at home, technology-induced demand for access 24/7, and lean staffing which adds to overall workload. These modern stressors, if unmanaged, can affect productivity and the general sense of well-being within an organization. Understanding how to identify the sources of stress and incorporating realistic coping strategies into the work environment will help both employees and organizations enhance overall performance and improve morale. This experiential workshop is designed to help participants identify workplace stressors and develop a stress management plan. Key Learning Outcomes Understanding positive versus negative stress Recognizing the four key sources of stress Developing insight into “negative stress” concepts Differentiating between three major types of stress Understanding how to turn negative stressors into positive outcomes Identifying quick-fix techniques Learning long-term preventative practices Charting a stress baseline Developing a stress management plan Online Gardiner Centre