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Significantly curb workplace stress in your organization

Employers who take proactive steps to reduce stress in the workplace have happier, healthier and more productive employees, according to a study done by Ceridian LifeWorks and its recently acquired health coaching firm, Leade Health.

Of the 1,000 people surveyed from 20 different organizations using the Ceridian LifeWorks-Leade Stress Management program in the past year:

• 52 percent lowered their stress levels at work.
• 40 percent said they improved their ability to cope with stress.
• More than 70 percent said they had less fatigue, headaches, insomnia and stomach aches and also had improved appetites.

One tool that is available to assist employers with workplace stress is the Ceridian LifeWorks-Leade Health Stress Management program, which uses a "little-at-a-time" approach. With this approach, employees get help to manage issues that may seem overwhelming by tackling them one step at a time, rather than trying to fix everything at once. Participants work one-on-one with a master's-level personal health coach to become more aware of their stress and how it affects their job. The health coach also helps participants understand what causes their workplace stress and educates them on coping skills that impact their response to stress. Most importantly, individuals learn how to take better care of themselves and deal more effectively with people and situations at work.

While stress can come from many different places, the Ceridian LifeWorks-Leade Health Stress Management program is unique because it addresses stress related to the workplace in four areas: job-related stress, work relationships, work changes and time management issues.

"Improvements in any one of these areas can address key factors such as employee engagement, absenteeism and presenteeism," said Zachary Meyer, senior vice president of Ceridian LifeWorks. "Studies have shown that the annual cost of lost productivity related to stress and job dissatisfaction can be as high at $2,500 per employee. Clearly, if it is not addressed, the cost to employers is significant."

Contact your Ceridian representative to learn more about Ceridian's Stress Management program and our other Health & Productivity solutions.