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write a informal business report with introduction, discussion and conclusion.
write a informal business report. this report must have introduction,discussion and conclusion.
Informal report on Work Related stress
To: Rina Patel
From: Manisha Vara
Date: 22nd October 02
Introduction
A investigation indicates that at Terra Firma claims Department, there was a memo sent from the manager about the worrying causes of low moral in the work place, this report will show what the main causes of low moral my be and after doing research on three articles what the main causes of stress are and the different types of stress. Women and stress This article stated that women are more prone to stress than men. This should be seen as a big issue to terra firma due to the fact that 68% of there employees are women.
Disscussion
Acute stress is less serous it can be triggered by intense pressure, such as death, divorce loss of employment and serious illness. It is the pint where a individual feels that they cannot handle the pressure being placed on them. Experts argue that a lot more should be done to protect employees that is due to the fact that individuals can not only suffer psychological symptoms of stress, which deals with the feeling of hopelessness, loss of confidence and self esteem, but also physiological symptoms, such as high blood pressure insomnia and the increasing chance of coronary thrombosis there is also the possibility of heart disease due to the fact that one in four people die from this disease.
Conclusion
This can be related tot eh claims department because as mentioned in article one the above factors mainly relate to women and this is because women are the majority at terra firma. Recommendations * Employers should show employees that they are appreciated in the work place and that they are a valued member of the team. * A career structure and development program should be introduced. * Terra firma should look into hiring of stress councillors, which will not only benefit individuals in the work place but also in terms of Terra Firm's profitability. * Terra Firma should provide correct posture and positioning equipment for workers this is so that employees do not have sick absences from work, due to the fact that it would cost the company heavily for sick pay absent when they are added up.