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Workplace Stress and Improving the Bottom Line. Living Unlimited Inc. Terrie Stickle Lauren Rowe. Workplace Stress: A Major Impact. The 2000 annual "Attitudes In The American Workplace VI" Gallup Poll sponsored by the Marlin Company found that: 80% of workers feel stress on the job - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Workplace Stress and Improving the Bottom Line
Living Unlimited Inc.Terrie StickleLauren Rowe
Workplace Stress: A Major Impact
The 2000 annual "Attitudes In The American Workplace VI" Gallup Poll sponsored by the Marlin Company found that: 80% of workers feel stress on the job nearly half say they need help in learning how to
manage stress and 42% say their coworkers need such help
In a study by the American Psychological Association More than 1/3 stated they are typically stressed out
during the work day. 20% stated they had high daily levels of stress,
rated 8-10 on a 10 point scale.
The Bottom Line
Stress Costs U.S. Companies$150-300 Billion Dollars on an annual basis!!
Factors in these estimates include: Sick Days Medical Costs Legal Fees Decreased Productivity Insurance Costs Workers’ Compensation Costs Long Term Disability Turnover
Warning Signs for Stress
Headache Sleep Disturbance Short Temper Physical Illness or Manifestations Difficulty Concentrating Low Morale Job Dissatisfaction
Warning Signs and the Bottom Line
Headache Sick Days
Sleep Disturbance Low Productivity Accidents
Short Temper Low Productivity Effecting other employees productivity Taking time away from management/growth plans Legal Costs
Physical Illness or Manifestations Sick Days Medical Costs
Difficulty Concentrating Low Productivity Accidents
Low Morale Low Productivity
Job Dissatisfaction Turnover
Wellness ProgramsWhat are they?
Encourages healthy living to lower health care costs
Discounts in Insurance or Rewards for Participation for the Employee and Employer
Aiding in: Diet Exercise Smoking Cessation Stress Management
Counseling/Employee Assistance Programs
Wellness ProgramsWhat can they do?
Decreasing Sick Days Decreasing Medical Costs Increasing Job Satisfaction Increasing Job Retention Healthier, Happier Employees
means more Productive Employees!
Stress relief resources and Insurance Companies
Capital Blue Cross - iCanRelax People work with a coach on their own schedule and receive a workbook, relaxation CD, and stress relieving.
Aetna – Mindfulness at Work and Viniyoga Stress Reductionmeditation and therapeutic yoga
Humana – Personal Health CoachingStress management with goals and action plans for each individual
What you are noticing
35% of respondents from our survey are definitely offered stress management
Those that were offered stress management have either not noticed any improvements(50%) or have noticed some improvements(50%) in the workplace
No one reported noticing a great deal of improvements.
What are your stressors?
Biggest Causes as reported by you: Change Increased Workload Company Expectations Lack of Communication Conflict Team Dynamics Support/Lack of Support Need for Personal/Self Care
Music Therapy and Wellness
What is it and how can it encourage wellness and stress relief?
What is Music Therapy?
Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program.
American Music Therapy
Association
Uses of Music Therapy
Promote Wellness Manage Stress Alleviate Pain Express Feelings Enhance Memory Improve Communication Promote Physical Rehabilitation
Music Therapy for Wellness
Music Therapy can be used to: Address the needs of individuals and groups Promote team building
Increased Communication Develop Support Systems Awareness of Roles
Improve mood Cope and adapt to change Increase relaxation Increase awareness and coping skills
Self – stressors, triggers, body awareness Others – group understanding
Music Therapy and Wellness
The music therapist would work with the company or group to: Determine and Assess Needs Develop Group Goals/Objective and Desired
Outcomes What are the most important areas for the
group to work on? Determine Treatment Approach
Small/Large Group or Individual? What techniques would best assist the group
in reaching goals?
Music Therapy for Wellness
Activities could include but are not limited to: Music Assisted Relaxation Drumming/Instrument Playing Song Discussion/Lyric Analysis Music Sharing/Listening Instrumental Improvisation Singing Songwriting
Companies that use Music in Wellness Programs
Toyota Headquarters has a drumming room Stress relief Group activities
Rhythm for Good, a Music Therapy company from California works with: Red Cross of Southern California Qualcomm
Develops activities for day retreats Focus on wellness and group cohesiveness
Tips to Manage Workplace StressMusical
Use music in the car as a buffer between work and home
Choose music to help you Focus on a task Relax Make a difficult task more enjoyable
Sing to encourage breathing and relaxation
Tips to Manage Workplace StressNon-Musical
Organize your day and your desk Do a self check – Be aware of your stressors and
your body Take time to stretch Ask yourself, Am I clearly communicating my
point? Take time for yourself Set reasonable standards for yourself and for
others Join a gym to be a buffer between work and home Breathe!
Discussion and Questions
How does your company encourage wellness?What do you feel could improve or change?
How do you use music individually for stress?How do you feel music therapy could be
incorporated into wellness programs?
Other thoughts and questions
Resources
http://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/phwa-survey-summary.pdf
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/99-101/ http://workplacepsychology.net/2011/01/09/the-tr
ue-financial-cost-of-job-stress/ http://www.musictherapy.org/ 2000 annual "Attitudes In The American
Workplace VI" Gallup Poll sponsored by the Marlin Company
Kat Fulton and http://www.rhythmforgood.com/