Question

Identify and discuss the methods of coping with stress along with the advantages and disadvantages. (for employees)

Answer 1

Methods for coping with stress for employees involves methods from organization side and from individual side .Let us discuss them one by one

Organization side

• Effective communication should be practiced to avoid conflicts and bottlenecks
• Promoting employee participation in order to develop a sense of belongingness and trust in employees .
• Delegation of authority to reduce stress .
• Providing a mental health infrastructure such as counselling and peer support groups
• Creating a healthy and inclusive work environment
• Providing job enrichment opportunities and also job rotation
• Appreciation mechanism

Employee side

• Developing a peer support group
• Regular physical exercise
• Adopting a healthy living style
• Developing a hobby or join a sports club or something like that
• Mediation techniques should be incorporated to practice mindfulness
• Practice effective emotional intelligence
• Ask for support and venting out .

The above stress coping mechanisms come with advantages only however overexercising can affect the efficiency of the work .