How To Tackle Stress Within Your Teams? 💊

"A little stress is like seasoning - just the right amount can enhance the flavor of work, right?" 

"Without stress, I wouldn't get anything done!" 

"Feeling stressed at work is as normal as grabbing that third cup of coffee by noon." 

Sounds familiar?

We've all been there, echoing this bulls**t, convincing ourselves that stress is just a side dish in the bland feast of our work lives.

While a tiny amount of stress can indeed help by keeping us on our toes, the reality is that the cons of stress pretty quickly outweigh its so-called benefits.

When stress levels hit the roof, it's not just about missed deadlines. We’re talking about real issues – your team’s productivity, their happiness, even how much they feel at home at your company. All of it takes a hit.

On a company level, stress has its claws in two major deal-breakers: employee performance and business outcomes

So, spotting stress in your teams isn’t just good practice; it’s essential.

Think of high levels of a stress as a fever, and our Stress-First Aid Kit as your go-to remedy. It includes:

• Mental Health Thermometer: Begin by checking the mental health temperature of your team. It’s a simple way to see where you stand. 
• Diagnose the issue: What is making your team sick? Conduct risk assessments to see the weak spots and vulnerabilities in your company.

• Everyone gets access: Once you understand the issues, ensure that mental health resources and first aid kits are accessible to everyone on your team, irrespective of their role or seniority.
• Take your vitamins: Prevention is key in maintaining a stress-resilient workplace. Our webinar on preventing stress and fostering effective teams is a must-watch.

• A cold compress to
soothe your brow: Stress can escalate to burnout, if left unchecked. Burnout is one of the top three reasons employees leave their companies, and it results in a loss of productivity, performance, and well-being. Tackle it with our burnout guide.
• Painkillers to bring down
your temperature: Leadership has the ability to calm a workplace like no one else. We've got guides for managers and leaders to build a positive and stress-resilient work culture.
• Lastly, see a professional: When things are tough, you don’t need a bandaid or a quick fix— you need someone who knows what they’re doing.

Get in touch, to understand how offering mental health support can help manage stress levels within your teams.

3 Common Questions About Stress at Work

We asked Katharina Koch, PhD, our Head of Psychology, to answer the top 3 questions on everyone's mind about workplace stress.

• How can managers spot signs of stress within their teams?
• How can companies build a culture that avoids stress at work?
• How can leaders help employees cope with stress?

Dive into the answers here. You can also find this section, in our latest email newsletter: ▶️ Letters from nilo - Sign up here ◀️

Upcoming Events

In collaboration with WorkMotion and Personio , we're hosting two events for our HR communities based in Munich & Berlin.

7th May, 2024 in Munich: Preventing Burnout, promoting Remote Team Well-being with Katharina Koch, PhD , Bastian Eichler and Janek Wolski

▶️ Register here ◀️

14th May, 2024 in Berlin: Guiding HR-Leaders: A Culture of Well-being for Better Work Outcomes with Felix Berghöfer , Julia Carloff-Winkelmann and Michael Becher

▶️ Register here ◀️

Until then, get your stress first-aid kit and let's conquer workplace stress, together 🤝

Your damsel in de-stress, 

Prerana Sastri

Sr. Social & Content Manager, nilo.health