Stress in the Workplace Stress in the workplace can be detrimental to any business. Taking a few steps to prevent total breakdown of the workforce can minimize the effects of stress. John Duckers has some ideas on how managers can deal with workers stress. We will examine some steps to take to lessen the effects of stress has in the workplace. Workplace stress is an increasing concern for businesses and can manifest itself in a …showed first 75 words of 623 total…

…showed last 75 words of 623 total…they are going to be unhappy.'(Duckers, 2003). We have seen that by taking just a few steps to relieve stress in the workplace, the worker will be more productive and the company will profit in the long run. It is every manager's duty to ensure the workplace is a productive and healthy environment. Reference Duckers, J. (2003, August 1). Ten steps to relieve stress in the workplace. Birmingham Post (UK), p. 22. Retrieved September 13, 2003, from ProQuest database.