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  STRESS MANAGEMENT IN WORKPLACE     Why is stress management important in the workplace? Benefits of preventing stress in the workplace reduced symptoms of poor mental and physical health . fewer injuries, less illness and lost time. reduced sick leave usage, absences and staff turnover. increased productivity. (betterhealth, n.d.)   About work-related stress Work-related stress is a growing problem around the world that affects not only the health and wellbeing of employees, but also the productivity of organisations. Work-related stress arises where work demands of various types and combinations exceed the person’s capacity and capability to cope. Work-related stress is the second most common compensated illness/injury in Australia, after musculoskeletal disorders. Work-related stress can be caused by various events. For example, a person might feel under pressure if the demands of their job (suc...
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 SOFT HRM VS HARD HRM   What is soft work place planning? Soft HRM, also known as the human resource approach, is a management style that focuses on the development and well-being of employees within an organization. This approach prioritizes the individual needs and values of the employees, aiming to create a positive and supportive work environment. (ti&ag, 2024)     WHAT IS HARD HRM? Hard HRM is a more traditional approach to people management, sometimes associated with human resource departments that treat employees as just another resource for the achievement of business goals. The main features of hard HRM include: • employee appraisal systems that examine positive and negative performance • one-way communication between managers and employees • a hierarchical and autocratic management system • minimal business transparency • lower wages and high turnover • Minimal focus on employees’ needs for self-actualization. (Ltd, n.d.)   WHAT IS SOFT...
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  MENTAL HEALTH IN WORKPLACE   Why mental health is important in the workplace? Key performance indicators such as productivity, creativity, and social engagement can all take a hit if an employee's mental health is suffering.  Prioritizing mental health in the workplace can help your workers flourish and reach their full potential , which is what businesses need to thrive and grow.       The link between work and mental health Work can play a huge role in your overall health and welfare. In addition to the financial benefits, your job can add meaning, structure, and purpose to your life. It can also provide you with a sense of identity, bolster your self-esteem, and offer an important social outlet. However, working in a negative environment can have the opposite effect and take a heavy toll on your emotional health. Long hours, understaffing, a lack of support, and harassment in the wor...
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  JOB ROTATION Job rotation is the systematic movement of employees from one job to another within the organization to achieve various human resources objectives such as orienting new employees, training employees, enhancing career development, and preventing job boredom or burnout. (https://www.google.com, n.d.)   Methods of job rotations in use Cross-functional rotation:  Team members are rotated across different organizational departments or functions. For example, a marketing specialist may spend some time working in the sales department or vice versa.   Team rotation:  Team members are rotated among teams or project groups within the same department. It allows them to gain exposure to different team dynamics, work on diverse projects, and develop a broader understanding of the department’s functions.   ·        Temporary assignment rotation:  Team memb...