Synopses & Reviews
This book provides a sound understanding of stress from an organizational perspective. The organization needs to be aware of the causes and risks of stress and needs to be able to formulate strategies for dealing with stress at the organizational level. The book includes latest cutting-edge thinking developed at Henley School of Management as well as up-to-date examples and case studies.
Synopsis
This book provides a sound understanding of stress from organizational, managerial and individual perspectives. It is an ideal guide for managers, HR and OH professionals with responsibility for stress management. In order to remain competitive, avoid risk, and be employers of choice, organisations must discover the causes of stress and mitigate them, formulate robust policies and procedures, create an appropriate culture and climate, and support stressed individuals. This book acts as a handbook for all aspects of managing stress. It includes latest cutting-edge thinking developed at Henley Management College and up to date examples and case studies.
About the Author
Jane Cranwell-Ward is Director of the Henley HR Director's Forum and Programme Director of Open Executive Programmes at Henley Management College. Alyssa Abber is an Independent Stress Management Consultant.
Table of Contents
Introduction * What is Stress? Background and Importance * Stress an Organizational Perspective * Managing Stress of Others * Understanding and Dealing with Stress - an Individual Perspective * Conclusions *