Monday, 23 SEPTEMBER 2024 | MANSI BHAMBRI | DEHRADUN
Corporates should raise awareness and take steps to ensure the satisfaction among their employees and create a positive work culture, the experts said. This recommendation comes in the wake of a recent incident wherein a 26-year-old woman died in Pune and her parents reportedly attributed her demise to the stressful work of the culture of the company she was working in. Regarding this, experts emphasised the importance of individuals, especially the younger generation, learning how to manage work stress effectively.
Notably, this incident has sparked numerous discussions on social media, with some contending that the younger generation lacks the skills to handle work stress, while others argue that many people tend to glamorise overwork.
Considering this, neuro-psychologist Dr Sona Kaushal Gupta expressed apprehension about the said incident. She suggested that it is possible that a young woman may have experienced stress due to workload. She noted that stress has become ubiquitous in today’s generation and identified that initial stress (eustress) can be beneficial for achieving future goals. However, if stress progresses to distress, it can pose risks to individuals. Recognising the symptoms of distress in a timely manner is crucial to prevent negative consequences, she added.
She further emphasised that it is important for parents to also identify stress symptoms in their children and seek timely counselling. Additionally, individuals should cultivate an assertive nature to confidently refuse things that make them uncomfortable in order to avoid negative consequences of severe stress.
To prevent similar incidents in the future, she stressed on the importance of the corporates organising workshops for employees to increase awareness about cultivating a positive work culture. Additionally, individuals should be equipped with problem-solving skills, she added.Clinical psychologist Pratibha Sharma said that the younger generation lacks patience and struggles to manage workloads effectively, leading to increased anxiety. It is crucial for the younger generation to build their patience levels. To achieve this, individuals should follow the SMART goal method, which emphasises Skill development, Measurability, Achievability, Reasonableness and Time-bound goals in life. In addition, corporate bodies should avoid overwhelming individuals with excessive workloads and instead provide necessary breaks at regular intervals. Additionally, they should understand the importance of not overburdening individuals. They must also organise awareness programmes to satisfy and support their employees, she said.
