Stress:
Stress is a negative and unpleasant condition which may be experienced when a person perceives that they are unable to meet the demands and pressures that are placed upon them and which may be associated with a range of ill effects both physiological, psychological, Cognitive, Behavioural and Social. It is recognised that the causes of stress may lie within the organisation, the work environment, the job itself or work relationships.
Stress may be seen as an inability to cope or a feeling of inability to cope with the demands of life. It is the degree and frequency of stress, which may cause harmful effects on individuals and corporations.
A moderate level of stress can be beneficial and produce improved performance. However performance deteriorates when stress levels become high.
Increased levels of negative stress result in low staff morale, mistakes, aggression, poor mental clarity, anger, poor health (sleep problems, impotence, indigestion, headaches, high blood pressure, neck and back pain) irritability, boredom, inability to concentrate, impulsive behaviour, reduced effectiveness and efficiency. This results in long working hours, poor performance, loss of productivity and low job satisfaction. Here is a more detailed list of the effects on individuals. (Click underlined and do the test for yourself)
Continuous stress leads to severe long term effects especially in the following three areas
Shaolin Elite can help you and your staff, regain control of stress and its inducing factors, leading to a healthier work/life balance. Almost all of the problems on the list of the effects can be solved without medication and its side effects by taking part in the simple yet profound training programme.
Shaolin exponents are not only fit and healthy, but also calm and cheerful, even under trying circumstances.
The Cost of Stress statistics:
The following are some statistics sourced from the CBI, UK
The CBI estimate that there is a cost of £4bn per annum to industry as a direct result of stress related absence.
This figure can rise to over £7bn when you consider the loss of productivity!
A recent survey by the HSE indicated over 550,000 cases of absence as a result of stress, depression and anxiety.
A further 66,000 were absent with heart problems as a result of stress.
There was a loss of nearly 13m working days in total.
The average absence was 28.5 days for stress-related issues.
1 in 5 believe that their job is extremely or very stressful - that is 5 million people!
Up to 40% of absence is related to stress.
When stressed, performance can be reduced by up to 70%
The CIPD estimate that stress costs industry £522 (€581) per employee.
Whether you believe in statistics or not, it is interesting to note that the three most commonly prescribed drugs are:
- drugs for ulcers.
- hypertension
- insomina/anxiety
All perscribed to combat the destructive effects of stress.
