The perceptions of work related stress within finance organisations: How managers can influence workplace stress

Perceptions of stress and stress interventions in finance organizations: Overcoming resistance towards counselling

“…One of the main themes, ''resistance to counselling for stress'', from the analysis will be discussed in this article, two further themes were identified (see Gyllensten, Palmer, & Farrants, 2004). In addition, various sub-themes were identified within ''resistance to counselling for stress'' and these included culture, negative perceptions, confidentiality issues, best remedy, last resort and coaching.…”

Perception Differences in Burnout

“…These themes confirm that managers can greatly influence workplace stress at various stages, ranging from being its source to prevention, within the stress process. 36 Not only do managers have the potential to regulate stress and its relief, thus controlling burnout within the organization, ''Because managers are crucial to the implementation of plans that counter burnout, it is important to understand their perceptions and experiences of burnout.'' 11(p11) .…”

“…For example, specific leadership styles can influence burnout for their team members or divisions within an organization. 36 Other factors are organizational specific, such as continuous down-sizing and reorganization of an organization can increase the risk of burnout of employees within the organization. 11 Role conflict is another organizational factor that is associated with burnout, 39 which can stretch across organizations as a corporate culture within a region or nation.…”

Sources of burnout among healthcare employees as perceived by managers

“…The sources of burnout need to be examined to develop strategies for reducing burnout among healthcare personnel. According to Gyllensten et al. (2004), stress at work, and thereby burnout, is influenced by managers.…”

“…The sources of burnout need to be examined to develop strategies for reducing burnout among healthcare personnel. According to Gyllensten et al (2004), stress at work, and thereby burnout, is influenced by managers. Because managers are crucial to the implementation of plans that counter burnout, it is important to understand their perceptions and experiences of burnout.…”