Managing the Risk of Workplace Stress

Managing the Risk of Workplace Stress
Author: Sharon Clarke
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2004-07-31
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1134433050

Working in a stressful environment not only increases the risk of physical illness or distress, but also increases the likelihood of workplace accidents. While legislation provides some guidelines for risk assessment of physical hazards, there remains limited guidance on the risks of psychosocial hazards, such as occupational stress. This book takes the risk management approach to stress evaluation in the workplace, offering practical guidelines for the audit, assessment and mitigation of workplace stressors. Based on research and case studies, this book provides a comprehensive source of theoretical and practical information for students and practitioners alike. It includes chapters on: * environmental stress factors * psychological stress factors * work-related accidents * job stress evaluation methods With its up-to-date approach to a fascinating area of study, this is key reading for all students of organizational psychology and those responsible for workplace safety.

Managing the Risk of Workplace Stress

Managing the Risk of Workplace Stress
Author: Sharon Clarke
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2004
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780415297103

Based on original research findings, it provides a comprehensive source of theoretical and practical information for students and practitioners alike.

Managing the Causes of Work-related Stress

Managing the Causes of Work-related Stress
Author: Great Britain. Health and Safety Executive
Publisher:
Total Pages: 56
Release: 2007
Genre: Employees
ISBN: 9780717662739

Based on the Management Standards, this new guide will help you, your employees and their representatives manage the issue sensibly and minimise the impact of work-related stress on your business. It might also help you improve how your organisation performs.

A Guide to Managing Workplace Stress

A Guide to Managing Workplace Stress
Author: Trevor Hicks
Publisher: Universal-Publishers
Total Pages: 111
Release: 2007
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1581129424

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has commissioned recent research which has indicated that: . about half a million people in the UK experience work-related stress at a level they believe is making them ill; . up to 5 million people in the UK feel "very" or "extremely" stressed by their work; and . a total of 12.8 million working days were lost to stress, depression and anxiety in 2004/5. Work-related stress is therefore a serious problem and tackling it effectively can result in significant benefits for organizations. This can result in a happier and more productive workforce with fewer days away from work with stress related illnesses. Managers will also want to comply with recent HSE advice on managing stress within the workplace fulfilling their duty of care to employees. This should result in less exposure of organisations to the threat of litigation and the resultant negative publicity this causes. The intention of this book is to provide information to those who may be suffering from work related stress and to provide managers with a "toolkit" to help address such problems in the workforce.

Managing Psychosocial Hazards and Work-Related Stress in Today’s Work Environment

Managing Psychosocial Hazards and Work-Related Stress in Today’s Work Environment
Author: Ellen Pinkos Cobb
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 163
Release: 2022-08-08
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1000597008

Today’s evolving world of work makes it imperative for employers to manage psychosocial hazards (PSH) and risks leading to work-related stress. This book contains essential, general, and country-specific information and templates for the successful management of hazards to prevent psychological harm in the workplace. Acknowledged as global issues affecting all workers and industries, PSH are work factors that have the potential to lead to physical or psychological injury and stress, relating to how work is designed, organized, and managed, and to work relationships and interactions. This book advances the idea that management of PSH, and psychological health and safety, is part of the duty of care of today’s responsible and ethical employers to employees, and that U.S. employers should recognize this responsibility. Clear and easy to follow, this guide presents comprehensive information on addressing PSH, discussing measures taken internationally (laws, guidance, and resources from Europe, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and Japan), and a new global standard on psychological health and safety at work. (Note: At times within this book, and Part II in particular, punctuation may be added to quoted provisions for ease of reading and for consistency.) Practitioners and students in the fields of management, occupational health and safety, human resource management, ethics and compliance, occupational health psychology, and organizational psychology will come away with a deeper understanding of the importance of PSH and their management.

Stress at Work

Stress at Work
Author: Jeremy Stranks
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2005-04-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1136361820

* Jargon-free introduction to work-related stress issues, ideal for managers, HR professionals and safety reps * Gives practical advice on how to implement a stress management system * Helps employers avoid expensive court cases brought by employees or enforcement officers

Organizational Risk Factors for Job Stress

Organizational Risk Factors for Job Stress
Author: Steven L. Sauter
Publisher: Amer Psychological Assn
Total Pages: 400
Release: 1995-01-01
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9781557982971

Studies indicate that job stress and stress-related illness are increasing. This edited volume investigates the changing structure of work in our society and presents empirical research studies that examine organizational factors that appear to promote or decrease job stress. Organizational Risk Factors for Job Stress is divided into three sections covering new developments by which researchers conceptualize risk factors for job stress; emergent stressors in today's workplace, including the pros and cons of electronic performance monitoring and the stressors experienced by those who work in high-risk jobs in the health and helping professions; and ways of improving the methodology in studies of organizational risk factors.

Managing Stress in the Workplace

Managing Stress in the Workplace
Author: Institute of Leadership & Management
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 89
Release: 2010-05-14
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1136381988

Super series are a set of workbooks to accompany the flexible learning programme specifically designed and developed by the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) to support their Level 3 Certificate in First Line Management. The learning content is also closely aligned to the Level 3 S/NVQ in Management. The series consists of 35 workbooks. Each book will map on to a course unit (35 books/units).