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manage it.   
1.	concerns with your manager or someone in the 
Safety or Human Resources department.
2.	Prioritize Work-Life Balance – Be sure to 
separate your work life and home life.  Do not 
bring your work home.  Use that time to enjoy 
with family and/or friends.
3.	Develop Coping Skills – There are a number 
of coping skills that you can incorporate into 
your life such as yoga, breathing exercises or 
meditation.
4.	Eat Healthy – Healthy eating habits and exercise 
not only benefit us physically but can help us 
mentally.  
5.	Company Health Programs – Take advantage 
of company sponsored well-being programs, 
stress reduction activities and healthy lifestyle 
campaigns.
6.	Committees & Teams – Participate in company 
committees or programs such as a safety 
committee or party planning team to feel more 
connected to the company and your peers.
7.	Professional Help – Seek professional help from 
a doctor or therapist, if you feel it necessary.
As an employer, you can encourage employees 
to manage stress by incorporating some of the 
following:
•	 Foster a culture of open communication, 
teamwork and respect.  Encouraging a supportive 
work environment can reduce stress.
•	 Offering flexible work schedules, remote work 
options or accommodations for personal 
obligations can help employees balance work and 
life responsibilities.
•	 Ensure workloads are manageable and 
employees have the resources they need to 
succeed.  
•	 Ensure that job roles, responsibilities and 
performance expectations are clearly 
communicated.  Regular feedback and reviews by 
management can help everyone stay on track and 
focused.
•	 Promote regular breaks, mental health days and 
vacation time to help employees recharge.  Stress 
levels decrease when employees feel they can 
step away when needed.
•	 Provide resources such as employee assistance 
programs (EAPs), counseling services or mental 
health workshops to help employees cope with 
stress.
It is important that both employees and management 
work together to reduce stress, foster a supportive 
work environment and maintain open communication 
channels so everyone can significantly improve their 
well-being and the success of the organization.  For 
more information on workplace stress, go to https://
www.osha.gov/workplace-stress or https://www.cdc.
gov/niosh/stress/about/index.html.  
If you have further questions regarding safety in 
your workplace or would like more information, 
please contact Andy Sawan at Sedgwick at Andrew.
sawan@sedgwick.com or 330-819-4728.

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