Download or read book Stress Work Design and Productivity written by Esmond Nigel Corlett and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1981 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Monograph of conference papers on methodology for the measurement of mental stress in the work environment and the remedial role of job design - covers methods of assessing physical work and mental work load, and causes of managerial job stress, includes case studies in job design for information processing tasks, behavioural and ergonomics studies, improvement of occupational health, etc. Bibliographys, graphs, organigrams and photographs.
Download or read book Stress and Productivity written by Leonard W. Krinsky and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Achieving Quality of Life at Work written by Suhana Mohezar and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-08-23 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an understanding and imaging of how a stress-free workplace might be designed and implemented in the context of the ‘new normal.’ Statistics show that more and more people are experiencing an increase in work-related stress, and its impact on individual psychology and well-being as well as organizational performance can be devastating. Globally, the most recent data on work-related illnesses account for 2.4 million deaths. Against this backdrop, and taking stock of how the pandemic is affecting the workplace and employee well-being, this book proposes transformations in work spaces, from implementing effective “greening” features, to more efficient technology-supported spaces. It establishes links between workplace design and creativity, happiness and productivity, confronting related issues such as generation gaps, digital interruptions, collaborative work environments and sustainability, and their respective connections with workspace environment and well-being. The book situates this discussion within a broader discussion on work and quality of life. Furthermore, the book demonstrates how several sustainable development goals might be achieved through transformed work spaces. Through an intersection between organizational psychology, well-being and quality of life studies, sociology, human resources, and ergonomics, this book is a timely examination of work-related stress in relation to work spaces that require rethinking and transformation in the throes, and wake, of the pandemic.
Download or read book Working Well written by Stephanie Berryman and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Working Well" is the stress-management book for people who are too stressed out and busy to read books. It's fast, funny and practical. You'll learn:Sure-fire strategies to help you stay calm in any situationApproaches to change your hard-wired stress response and handle your stressors like a Buddhist monkBrain-based methods that will skyrocket your productivityA model for having difficult conversations with easeTools to build a foundation for a relaxed, happy lifeFilled with engaging stories, thought-provoking questions, and research, "Working Well" is a must-read for anyone wanting to thrive at work no matter how difficult their manager and coworkers might be. If you'd like more time and energy for what matters most to you--your job, your relationships, your health, and your life--start reading.Find great articles and online courses at www.managetoengage.com.
Download or read book Creating the Productive Workplace written by and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2006-08-21 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new edition of a classic title, featuring updated and additional material to reflect today’s competitive work environments, contributed by a team of international experts. Essential for anyone involved in the design, management and use of work places, this is a critical multidisciplinary review of the factors affecting productivity, as well a practical solutions manual for common problems and issues.
Download or read book Healthy and Productive Work written by Lawrence R. Murphy and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2000-06-29 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Enterprise Culture of the 1980s helped transform economies of Western Europe, but left behind a legacy of stress, both for managers and shop floor workers. The cost to business is seen in absenteeism, reduced productivity, compensation claims, health insurance and direct medical costs, which in the US cost approximately $150 billion a year.
Download or read book Organizational Stress written by Cary L. Cooper and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2001-02-06 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a new comprehensive and thought-provoking resource that examines stress in organizational contexts. It reviews the sources and outcomes of job-related stress, the methods used to assess levels and consequences of occupational stress, along with the strategies that might be used by individuals and organizations to confront stress and its associated problems. It focuses on the future of work, where it is going and the role industrial and organizational psychologists can play in better understanding the dynamics of occupational stress. An excellent resource for Ph.D. students, academics and professionals.
Download or read book Working Well written by Stephanie Berryman and published by Manage to Engage. This book was released on 2020-01-15 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Working Well" will help you to find more time and energy for what really matters.
Download or read book Preventing Stress Improving Productivity written by Cary Cooper and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a representative study made of European workers, twenty-eight per cent of employees reported that stress affects their health and their performance at work. Occupational stress is a serious problem for the performance of individuals, organisations and as a consequence, for national economies. Preventing Stress, Improving Productivity investigates the ways in which companies can combat stress by changing the working environment rather than only treating individual employees with stress symptoms. Costs and benefits of stress prevention are discussed, with an emphasis on appraoches that involve both the work situation and the individual worker. The heart of the book consists of eleven European country chapters, each overviewing the current status with respect to occupational stress and its prevention in that country and then presenting one detailed case study an example of good preventive practice. Preventing Stress, Improving Productivity identifies five factors that are critical for a stress reduction programme to work, both in terms of employee health and well-being and from a financial point of view. Successful strategies combine participation from workers and support from top management. Useful as a reference for psychologists, human resource managers, occupational physicians, ergonomists and consultants, this book will also be an invaluable aid to managers in the day-to-day running of organisations.
Download or read book Ergonomic Workplace Design for Health Wellness and Productivity written by Alan Hedge and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-08-05 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even with today’s mobile technology, most work is still undertaken in a physical workplace. Today’s workplaces need to be healthy environments that minimize the risks of illnesses or injuries to occupants to compete in the marketplace. This necessitates the application of good ergonomics design principles to the creation of effective workplaces, and this is the focus of this book. This book will: · Focus on ergonomic design for better health and ergonomic design for better productivity · Presents environments that support new ways of working and alternative workplace strategies, as well as the impacts of new technologies · Covers the role of ergonomics design in creating sustainable workplaces · Includes ergonomics design for a wide variety of workplaces, from offices to hospitals, to hotels to vehicles, etc... · Shows the design principles on how to design and create a healthy and productive workplace The market lacks an ergonomics design book that covers the topics that this book will cover. This book summarizes design principles for practitioners, and applies them to the variety of workplace settings described in the book. No other book currently on the market does that.
Download or read book Stress and Job Performance written by Steve M. Jex and published by SAGE Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 1998-09-11 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is the relationship between occupational stress and job performance? The amount of money workplace stress is extracting from the economy is estimated to be in the billions of dollars. Such estimates are based on the assumption that workplace stress leads to increased healthcare costs, higher rates of absenteeism and turnover, accidents, and lower levels of performance and organizational productivity. In Stress and Job Performance, author Steve M. Jex provides a comprehensive, research-based examination of the relationship between occupational stress and job performance. He presents a concise overview of the field, a clear explanation of terms and concepts, and a summary of relevant theoretical models of the stress process. He examines the relationship between major job-related stressors (such as workload, interpersonal conflict, and lack of control) and a variety of performance indices. In addition, he explores a number of other factors that may affect the relationship between occupational stress and job performance, including gender differences, age, personality, and job experience. The book concludes with a look at issues that need to be considered in future research investigations. Written in a non-technical, accessible style, Stress and Job Performance is recommended for students, scholars, and readers who do not have an extensive background in the behavioral sciences.
Download or read book Work Simply written by Carson Tate and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-01-02 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make work simple by using the tools and tactics that are right for you Your time is under attack. You just can’t get enough done. You find yourself wondering where the hours go. You’ve tried every time-management system you can get your hands on—and they’ve only succeeded in making your work more complicated. Sound familiar? If you sometimes feel you spend more time managing your productivity than doing actual work, it’s time for a change. In Work Simply, renowned productivity expert Carson Tate offers a step-by-step guide to making work simple again by using the style that works best for you. Tate has helped thousands of men and women better manage their time and become more productive. Her success owes partly to the realization that most of us fit into one of four distinct productivity styles: Arrangers, who think about their projects in terms of the people involved; Prioritizers, who are the definition of “goal-oriented”; Visualizers, who possess a unique ability to comprehend the big picture; and Planners, who live for the details. In this book, you’ll learn How to identify your own productivity style as well as the styles of those around you—bosses, coworkers, staff, and family. How to select your “tools of the trade” to maximize your effectiveness, from the style of pen you use to the way you decorate your office. When face-to-face conversations are more effective than e-mails—and vice versa. What it takes to lead the perfect meeting. Why a messy desk is right for some, but a disaster for others—and how to tell. After reading Work Simply, you’ll come away with a productivity system that truly and fundamentally fits you—and you’ll never feel overwhelmed again.
Download or read book Positive Illusions written by Shelley E. Taylor and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Workplace Guide to Time Management written by Phoebe Gavin and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical time management strategies for the modern workplace We all have the same number of minutes in a day—the secret to productivity is using them in the right way. Become the master of your own time with The Workplace Guide to Time Management. This handbook is full of scientifically supported methods for improving your time management skills. You'll learn how to combine efficiency with productivity to reduce stress and transform your professional and personal life. Find out the root causes of your biggest time management challenges. Tackle the technological and environmental obstacles to your productivity in both office and remote settings. Delve into activities and exercises to help you gain clarity, brainstorm ideas, and solve problems. Practical techniques—Learn proven methods to break bad habits, reduce distractions, prioritize tasks, improve your focus, stay organized, and boost productivity. Troubleshooting time issues—Discover emergency strategies for the times life throws a curveball like a technology failure, a late delivery, or a colleague's absence. Productivity stories—Read real-life stories from others who struggle with time management to help you feel less alone—and remind you that change is possible. Harness your greatest resource—your own time—with these everyday strategies.
Download or read book Personnel Literature written by and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 646 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Office Ergonomics written by Anne D. Kroemer and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-10-03 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Office ergonomics – whether we realize it or not – directly or indirectly affects every one of us. It is the study of the work we do, the environment we work in, and the tools we use to successfully perform our jobs. Office ergonomics helps us be comfortable and safe at work, which reduces the risk of injury, lowers stress, increases personal engagement, and raises overall work performance. This book embraces and addresses the new reality of the traditional ‘office’ work, which is ever changing and evolving, and offers tactical recommendations on how to make non-traditional office settings more comfortable. This book suggests how to Set up the office, wherever that may be – at a company site, at home, at a corner café, on a commuter train Interact with colleagues Organize and pace work Select and arrange equipment and furniture Maintain the physical climate – lighting, sound, heating and cooling The book is a practical one, based on sound theory and solid research. Written for non-engineers as well as those in the industry, it has a conversational tone, reflects true-life situations that office workers face, and is adaptable to multiple office settings. While budding ergonomists will find it educational, office managers and designers will benefit from it as well. You will find ten fast-paced chapters, augmented with brief case studies and illustrations, and capped off with a series of practical design recommendations. Three appendices delve into ergonomic topics with more thorough details. This book suggests how best to achieve a harmonious work scenario by optimizing the ‘fit’ between the person and his or her environment. This, in a nutshell, is what ergonomics is all about: working with ease and efficiency.
Download or read book How to Thrive at Work written by Stephen J Mordue and published by Critical Publishing. This book was released on 2021-01-15 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential read for anyone experiencing low level anxiety or stress, this book pulls together the various individual strands of business logic, scientific research, self-care, spirituality and common sense to provide a one-stop guide to thriving at work. The widespread ‘more for less’ attitude is creating a dramatic rise in work-related stress and a higher ratio of staff sickness. Not only does this create a fiscal impact upon the organisation and the broader economy but it has the potential to create significant long-term mental health issues for employees. You cannot always alter the demands of your professional or personal lives but, by understanding more about how your brain functions and by actively pursuing well-being techniques, you can enhance the skills that help you manage and succeed at the challenges thrown at you and reduce the risks associated with burnout. With a focus on improving mindfulness, motivation and productivity, this book offers sound, practical advice and strategies for self-care whatever your working environment and whatever stage you are at in your career.
