HIGH STRESS LEVEL AMONG HIGH STRESS LEVEL AMONG MNC EMPLOYEESMNC EMPLOYEES

PRESENTED BY:PRESENTED BY:PUNEET SINGLAPUNEET SINGLA

MBA-1(A)MBA-1(A)ROLL NO. 2501ROLL NO. 2501

What does Stress mean?What does Stress mean?

Stress is the emotional and Stress is the emotional and physical strain caused by our physical strain caused by our response to pressure from the response to pressure from the

outside world.outside world.

What is Job Stress?What is Job Stress?

The harmful physical and emotional responses The harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities, resources, or needs not match the capabilities, resources, or needs

of the worker. Job stress can lead to poor of the worker. Job stress can lead to poor health and even injury. health and even injury.

Nature of StressNature of Stress

Stress is of both positive and Stress is of both positive and negative types.negative types.

It’s effect varies from one It’s effect varies from one individual to other.individual to other.

It affects the productivity of a It affects the productivity of a person.person.

BURNOUTBURNOUT

Burnout is a painful process that Burnout is a painful process that includes emotional exhaustion, a loss includes emotional exhaustion, a loss

of pleasure in interpersonal of pleasure in interpersonal relationships, and a diminished sense relationships, and a diminished sense

of self worthof self worth

Causes of StressCauses of Stress

Environmental factors

•Economic instability

•Political instability

•Technical changes

Organizational factors

•Organizational policies

•Organizational processes

•Physical conditions

Personal factors

•Imbalance between personal and professional life

•Economic problems

•Job insecurity

Other factors

•Group cohesiveness

•Job conflict etc.

Effects of StressEffects of Stress

Effects on the Effects on the EmployeesEmployees

Effects on the Effects on the OrganizationOrganization

Effect on EmployeesEffect on EmployeesPhysical EffectsPhysical Effects

headache

Back Pain

Headache

Psychological EffectsPsychological Effects

Difficulty in Difficulty in ConcentratingConcentrating

Loss of JudgementLoss of Judgement

Loss of CreativityLoss of Creativity

Pessimistic ThinkingPessimistic Thinking

AnxietyAnxiety

DepressionDepression

NervousnessNervousness

BoredomBoredom

ForgetfulnessForgetfulness

TensionTension

ProcrastinationProcrastination

Impact on OrganizationImpact on Organization

High Retention costsHigh Retention costs

High Attrition rateHigh Attrition rate

High AbsenteeismHigh Absenteeism

Loss of ReputationLoss of Reputation

Lack of Coordination among Lack of Coordination among EmployeesEmployees

Some Important FactsSome Important Facts

Acc. to survey of Sarthak, in India,50% of Acc. to survey of Sarthak, in India,50% of employees are suffering from stress employees are suffering from stress

In US & UK, more than 60% complain of In US & UK, more than 60% complain of work related stresswork related stress

Every year in Japan, 30,000 deaths occur Every year in Japan, 30,000 deaths occur because of overworkbecause of overwork

Total health and productivity cost of Total health and productivity cost of worker stress to American business is worker stress to American business is estimated at $50-$150 billion annuallyestimated at $50-$150 billion annually

ImpactImpact of Stress on Lifestyle of Stress on Lifestyle

Increased smoking or alcohol Increased smoking or alcohol consumptionconsumption

Sleeping and eating disordersSleeping and eating disorders

Neglecting safety precautionsNeglecting safety precautions

Withdrawal from social lifeWithdrawal from social life

Corporate Stress Corporate Stress Prevention StrategiesPrevention Strategies

Job enrichment of employeesJob enrichment of employeesIncreased employee participation in Increased employee participation in

decision-makingdecision-makingFamily friendly policiesFamily friendly policiesHolidaysHolidaysEmployee RecreationEmployee RecreationEmployee Assistance ProgramsEmployee Assistance Programs

Strategies currently being Strategies currently being used by MNCsused by MNCs

CompanyCompany Strategy usedStrategy used

TCSTCS Establishment of Establishment of GymsGyms and and Recreational centersRecreational centers

HCL Infosystems, Indian HCL Infosystems, Indian Airlines, TATA Group, Airlines, TATA Group,

SBISBI

Regular Regular workshopsworkshops and and seminarsseminars on on stress management, hypertension and stress management, hypertension and

cardiac carecardiac care

IT&TIT&T Redesigning of offices; and ‘Redesigning of offices; and ‘Break Out Break Out MethodMethod’ of breaks’ of breaks

HP, IBM, CISCOHP, IBM, CISCO Emergency baby sitters, take out food, Emergency baby sitters, take out food, and laundry servicesand laundry services

HSBCHSBC Salsa danceSalsa dance in the Mumbai office every in the Mumbai office every eveningevening

Stress Busters (individual)Stress Busters (individual)

Yoga and MeditationYoga and Meditation

Healthy and Balanced dietHealthy and Balanced diet

Adequate SleepAdequate Sleep

Focusing on a HobbyFocusing on a Hobby

LaughterLaughter