Got stress? Three experts target the source and the means to combat it

Article Abstract:

Smaller staffs, higher expectations and electronic communication contribute to workplace stress of employees that has to be addressed by management. The views of several workplace experts on the causes of stress in existing workplace environments are presented, as also their suggestions for stress relief, such as fitness and yoga classes in companies, work-from-home options for employees and a positive response to their complaints of stress.

Psychological aspects, Environmental aspects, Job stress, Cover story

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The sound of teamwork

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A new concept is team building exercise where each employee team is given a topic to write a song about and the final composition must be an original. This concept is useful for organizations seeking to enliven the creativity energy inside an office.

Management dynamics, Motivational Techniques, Methods, Management, Work groups, Teamwork (Workplace), Employee motivation, Company business management, Employee development

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Simulations: Slowly proving their worth

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Three simulation experts review the emergence of simulations as a training method and their rate of adoption in the workplace.

Interview, Simulation methods, Simulation, Aldrich, Clark, Quinn, Clark, Sugars, Brad

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