Time management may be essential to reducing workplace stress

Tuesday, 19 July 2011 16:00

News - Employee Wellness

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A recent Gallup article presented findings that an estimated 28 percent of American employees are strapped for time, possibly leading to increased stress and a lower sense of well-being.

Workers who tend to be more likely to say that there are not enough hours in the day have children, work in high-status positions and are women. Additionally, a high income appears to correlate with the perception that daily tasks cannot be completed within one day.

"The relationship between lacking time and a lower sense of well-being, especially higher levels of stress, suggests that factors beyond professional and family obligations may be at play and need to be explored further," wrote author Magali Rheault.

The Mayo Clinic provided some tips for individuals who are in need of time management skills. The organization reported that planning and prioritization are key to avoiding an overwhelming workload.

Also, the medical resource suggest that workers weed out tasks that are not essential to their positions, and possibly delegate some of those jobs onto less-strapped employees.

Employee wellness programs may also be a helpful resource for organizations with stressed workers, since they provide tools and resources for stress management and well-being.