COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we look at the world. Life took a dramatic turn, and everything changed with the blink of an eye. As a result of this pandemic, both work and life came into a period of unprecedented disruption. Organizations and employees in America and around the world are undergoing a gigantic stress test. 

Although certain businesses are closed still, plenty of businesses that are operating are dealing with workplace stress. These stressors are adding to our insecurities, anxiety, family responsibilities, and depression. 

So, it is important to recognize the symptoms of stress you are feeling and find ways to manage that stress better. Who better than a responsible organization that can help its employees manage their workplace stress.

Role Of Organization

The new corona world has changed our views towards life. The loss of normalcy is hitting us, and we are grieving. Common stressors experienced by employees at the workplace include:

• Job insecurities
• Lack of personal touch.
• Fear of family responsibilities
• Feeling guilty of not contributing more during the pandemic

However, an organization can take the lead in reducing these stressors. The first and most important thing is healthy communication with your supervisors. A healthy communication chain must be encouraged in the company so that employees can explain their concerns.

Secondly, one must be updated with the evolving situation and stay informed. On a personal level, employees need to be optimistic and maintain a healthy lifestyle to lead a worry-free life.

• Home Stressors: Though working from home offers numerous benefits, from better balance to enhanced productivity. Yet this transition of shifting businesses to a fully remote workplace gives so many challenges. In this new normal, On one hand, people are dealing with his new setup. On the other hand, working from home means little privacy as you have to trade it with your busy home environment.
• Onsite Stressors: At the front line, healthcare workers are most vulnerable to this kind of stressors. However, other industries are too facing such risks. Respecting social distance while doing their work is one big thing as this pandemic has thrown lots of challenges at your workplace. These kinds of stressors can’t be ignored.
• Health Concern: This highly contagious virus has given every second fear of its infection. As per current health guidelines, a person has to separate himself from people if he experiences mild symptoms. People get worried that they will be socially shunned if they get sick. This adds to their stress and tensions.
• Focus On Can: We don’t exactly know how long we have to live with this virus. But we have to accept this new normal and live with it. So we should start focusing on how to lead a healthy life for our family and us while coping with these pandemic stressors.

About The Event

Just when you think things are working right, life throws a curveball. This is valid for the current COVID situation. There has been a storm in our personal and professional lives. It has shaken us to a great extent. 

The purpose of this webinar is to identify the root cause of workplace stress and how to manage workplace stressors to live a happy life. This webinar will cover the:

• Stressors affecting your personal and professional life.
• Stress issues specific to working remotely.
• COVID-19 effect on our mindset.
• Productive strategies to cope up with pandemic.