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This is one of the destructive sources of stress. Employees often consider background noise as a distractive element experienced in various working environments. However, it is difficult to control most of the noise in organizations, for instance, telephone ringing in an open office and loud conversations. When the intensity of noise is very high in the office, some employees lack concentration and eventually produce low quality work (Ozcelik, Langton & Aldrich, 2008).
Loud noise may also reduce their motivation level. In controlling the intensity of noise generated from within the organization, the organization should encourage employees to close their office doors and focus in their tasks. A closed door reduces the distractions coming from the outside environment. Lack of concentration caused by loud noise increases the intensity of stress. This may alter the concentration and attitude of works towards their work. The employee in this case is unable to execute the allotted task. This is challenge that an employee can solve without involving the organization (Ozcelik, Langton & Aldrich, 2008). One way to solve the problem is by using the headphones while working. This minimizes noise distraction in the office and out of the office. Some people prefer listening to soft music as they believe it reduces distractions and improves the level of concentration. The organization can also install noise screens that blocks and absorbs loud noise. Use of carpets and rugs also reduces the intensity of noise mainly caused by dragging chairs, tables and other equipments (Ozcelik, Langton & Aldrich, 2008).
Unhealthy workstation
Another source of stress in work is unhealthy workstation. The employee spends the better part of the day seated in front of a computer. It is essential for either the chair or the desk to have the correct height and angle. These tools should be in alignment in order to avoid strain injury. Such a serious condition occurs when an employee...
In eliminating the problem of strain, employees should maintain a proper posture at the working desk.
Proper lighting is also a significant element in a healthy working environment. When there is dim light in the working place, employees strain their eyes. Poor lighted rooms cause backpain since one can reflexively and repetitively lean forward to see clearly. In eliminating strain, injury that may eventually cause stress in the working environment the organization should ensure offices are well lit or have adequate natural light (Ozcelik Langton & Aldrich, 2008).
Conclusion
Stress related issues within the work results to alteration of employee behaviour and motivation. In most circumstances all these issue enhance a negative attitude towards work, aspects that result to work inconsistency and other vices. The alteration of work attitudes has a direct like to stress and without correction of such issues organizations may suffer from poor productivity. The organization should offer best solutions to cub stress related issue to maximize productivity.
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