Occupational health management in companies is booming and many employers are overdoing it, especially in the course of employer branding, to create appropriate offers here. 7 tips what Guide and employees can do better.

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Pressure in companies

Just a few years ago, I presented the topic of company health management (BGM) in companies and banged the drum for it. Providers had to approach the companies and get them from the Significance a health-promoting workplace design and working atmosphere. Today, the interest of companies has grown significantly.

One of the reasons for this development is the increasing psychological strain in companies. Long working hours, increasing time and performance pressure and constant availability are problems for many employees. High performers or Executives sometimes fail for a long time without being replaced. But the work still has to be done.

What companies can do - 7 tips, part 1

This often creates a stress spiral within you Company, which leads to great mental and physical stress for all employees.

The consequences are higher absenteeism and increasing Costs for the company. A company can counteract this – with the right tips.

1. BMG system can help strengthen the well-being of employees

How employers counteract these consequences act can? A comprehensive BGMSystem can, for example, contribute to the well-being of employees and thus their productivity increase. Health-promoting offers have a high preventive effect Effect and support employees before things get serious.

In case of acute problems, consultations with company doctors or psychologists can also be made. There is currently a high demand for employees. As a work and organizational psychologist, I often arrange pilot projects with companies.

2. Psychological consultations in companies

For example, psychological consultations are offered for half a year to see how they are accepted by the employees. The result is clear: so far, all these pilot projects have been extended due to high demand.

A healthy working environment also makes a great deal. Ergonomically designed workplaces and healthy food on the canteen menu also have a positive effect on the well-being of employees and on discounted sports offers, which also reduce stress levels.

3. Simple measures for stress reduction

The supposedly simple ones should not be underestimated Measures such as a sensible division of labor and a corresponding Communication. Everyone needs a set of goals to work effectively.

But the specifications should not be determined from above, but within Conversation be decided together with the employee. In this way, too little or too much work is avoided and a culture of communication is built up. Job descriptions and work instructions should clear be communicated.

4. Uncertainties lead to uncertainty and frustration

Only those who really know what is expected of them and which ones Tasks he has to fulfill can also carry out his work satisfactorily. Uncertainty, on the other hand, leads to uncertainty and frustration.

In any case, the feedback on the quality of the work should not fall under the table, since regular feedback is important. Praise makes the soul good and motivated for future tasks.

5. Constructive criticism

Criticism against should constructive be formulated. Because it doesn't help the employee if he knows that his Performance was not good, but he is not told what he did wrong. Overall, good communication is important, no matter how stressful it is.

Because only if there is an open atmosphere in the company and there is communication both among each other and with the manager, can excessive demands and overload be recognized at an early stage. Then can together Solutions developed and workflows optimized.

What workers can do themselves - 7 tips, part 2

Employees can also help themselves to reduce their stress levels. Often it helps to deal with one's own work situation. Stress causes can be identified by this.

Whether the workload, the work task, ambiguities, over- or underloading, inappropriate expectations, the work environment, the management style or the computer system - the point at which it has to be started has already been found.

6. Seek assistance in good time

Anyone who notices that the tasks above the Head grow should not be afraid to accept help. On the one hand from the colleagues who do the work for you and on the other hand from the employer who can arrange for the redistribution of tasks or other solutions.

Ultimately, every employee must also learn to set limits. That is to say, not every task that is brought to one without assuming any consideration!

7. Acquiring new skills can help

Those who can hardly cope with their work should not burden themselves even more. Is it the Anxiety from being overwhelmed, which paralyzes you, you can acquire new ones Competencies help. By attending advanced training courses or courses, for example on the subject Time management, new skills can be acquired and that self-confidence be strengthened.

This reduces the stress factor for new tasks. Your own expectations can also be stressful. Often this is set too high and cannot be realistically fulfilled. In that case it helps that Set to reconsider and, if necessary, to correct it a little downwards.