Occupational Stress

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This paper explains that, sometimes, occupational ailments are exacerbated by poor coping skills, which might lead a person to destructive behavior, such as alcohol or drug use, that further the detrimental effects of stress. The author points out that occupational stress not only hurts the individual, but also can severely damage the entire organization through lower productivity, increased absenteeism, and the eventual loss of the investment the organization has made into the occupational development of an individual or group. The paper states that a manager must be aware of the offerings available to workers in the way of compensation when a worker is forced to leave the job due to occupational stress cause injuries or illness.

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"Mangers must make every attempt to help employees through transitional periods that may lead to uncertainty and stress. They must make certain that work conditions are as good as possible for all employees. They must be aware of task levels and productivity, when someone is underutilized or over burdened by the work they are given to do. They must intervene effectively when conflict occurs and take action to advocate for employees. They must be aware of the level of responsibility each employee shoulders and his or her comfort level with it."

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