Studies indicate workplace stress is on the rise (American Institute of Stress, 2004) with increasing pressure to perform, toxic work environments, and the demands brought on by technological advances and job insecurity. It is often associated with physical and psychological stress, which may later contribute to overall career frustration, consequently taking a toll on organizational goals.

In today’s economic difficulty, work related stress is even more pronounced than ever before, the pressures and demands between work and personal life are blurred, hence, managing stress is an essential part of individual and corporate responsibility.

Workplace stress takes a significant toll on the health and well-being of employees and organizations and has far-reaching social and economic consequences.

By implementing an integrated and comprehensive stress-reduction approach that works at the organizational, team, and individual level, corporations can promote work conditions that foster resilience, well-being and organizational functioning. Programs designed to teach employees how to implement effective strategies in the face of workplace stress, have therefore become paramount. Being trained to implement these strategies is a good place to start, and it also helps organizations prioritize stress management as an ongoing initiative.