HIGH STRESS LEVEL AMONG HIGH STRESS LEVEL AMONG MNC EMPLOYEESMNC EMPLOYEES
PRESENTED BY:PRESENTED BY:PUNEET SINGLAPUNEET SINGLA
MBA-1(A)MBA-1(A)ROLL NO. 2501ROLL NO. 2501
What does Stress mean?What does Stress mean?
Stress is the emotional and Stress is the emotional and physical strain caused by our physical strain caused by our response to pressure from the response to pressure from the
outside world.outside world.
What is Job Stress?What is Job Stress?
The harmful physical and emotional responses The harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities, resources, or needs not match the capabilities, resources, or needs
of the worker. Job stress can lead to poor of the worker. Job stress can lead to poor health and even injury. health and even injury.
Nature of StressNature of Stress
Stress is of both positive and Stress is of both positive and negative types.negative types.
It’s effect varies from one It’s effect varies from one individual to other.individual to other.
It affects the productivity of a It affects the productivity of a person.person.
BURNOUTBURNOUT
Burnout is a painful process that Burnout is a painful process that includes emotional exhaustion, a loss includes emotional exhaustion, a loss
of pleasure in interpersonal of pleasure in interpersonal relationships, and a diminished sense relationships, and a diminished sense
of self worthof self worth
Causes of StressCauses of Stress
Environmental factors
•Economic instability
•Political instability
•Technical changes
Organizational factors
•Organizational policies
•Organizational processes
•Physical conditions
Personal factors
•Imbalance between personal and professional life
•Economic problems
•Job insecurity
Other factors
•Group cohesiveness
•Job conflict etc.
Effects of StressEffects of Stress
Effects on the Effects on the EmployeesEmployees
Effects on the Effects on the OrganizationOrganization
Effect on EmployeesEffect on EmployeesPhysical EffectsPhysical Effects
headache
Back Pain
Headache
Psychological EffectsPsychological Effects
Difficulty in Difficulty in ConcentratingConcentrating
Loss of JudgementLoss of Judgement
Loss of CreativityLoss of Creativity
Pessimistic ThinkingPessimistic Thinking
AnxietyAnxiety
DepressionDepression
NervousnessNervousness
BoredomBoredom
ForgetfulnessForgetfulness
TensionTension
ProcrastinationProcrastination
Impact on OrganizationImpact on Organization
High Retention costsHigh Retention costs
High Attrition rateHigh Attrition rate
High AbsenteeismHigh Absenteeism
Loss of ReputationLoss of Reputation
Lack of Coordination among Lack of Coordination among EmployeesEmployees
Some Important FactsSome Important Facts
Acc. to survey of Sarthak, in India,50% of Acc. to survey of Sarthak, in India,50% of employees are suffering from stress employees are suffering from stress
In US & UK, more than 60% complain of In US & UK, more than 60% complain of work related stresswork related stress
Every year in Japan, 30,000 deaths occur Every year in Japan, 30,000 deaths occur because of overworkbecause of overwork
Total health and productivity cost of Total health and productivity cost of worker stress to American business is worker stress to American business is estimated at $50-$150 billion annuallyestimated at $50-$150 billion annually
ImpactImpact of Stress on Lifestyle of Stress on Lifestyle
Increased smoking or alcohol Increased smoking or alcohol consumptionconsumption
Sleeping and eating disordersSleeping and eating disorders
Neglecting safety precautionsNeglecting safety precautions
Withdrawal from social lifeWithdrawal from social life
Corporate Stress Corporate Stress Prevention StrategiesPrevention Strategies
Job enrichment of employeesJob enrichment of employeesIncreased employee participation in Increased employee participation in
decision-makingdecision-makingFamily friendly policiesFamily friendly policiesHolidaysHolidaysEmployee RecreationEmployee RecreationEmployee Assistance ProgramsEmployee Assistance Programs
Strategies currently being Strategies currently being used by MNCsused by MNCs
CompanyCompany Strategy usedStrategy used
TCSTCS Establishment of Establishment of GymsGyms and and Recreational centersRecreational centers
HCL Infosystems, Indian HCL Infosystems, Indian Airlines, TATA Group, Airlines, TATA Group,
SBISBI
Regular Regular workshopsworkshops and and seminarsseminars on on stress management, hypertension and stress management, hypertension and
cardiac carecardiac care
IT&TIT&T Redesigning of offices; and ‘Redesigning of offices; and ‘Break Out Break Out MethodMethod’ of breaks’ of breaks
HP, IBM, CISCOHP, IBM, CISCO Emergency baby sitters, take out food, Emergency baby sitters, take out food, and laundry servicesand laundry services
HSBCHSBC Salsa danceSalsa dance in the Mumbai office every in the Mumbai office every eveningevening
Stress Busters (individual)Stress Busters (individual)
Yoga and MeditationYoga and Meditation
Healthy and Balanced dietHealthy and Balanced diet
Adequate SleepAdequate Sleep
Focusing on a HobbyFocusing on a Hobby
LaughterLaughter