Employees turn to humor, online videos to cope with workplace stress

An increasing number of workers are converting their work-related stress into an animated video.

According to the Los Angeles Times, the movie-making website Xtranormal has become popular with disgruntled employees who are looking to vent. The platform allows user to air their job-related gripes, but in a humorous format.

Xtranormal’s videos feature two animated teddy bears moving their lips. Users can record their own audio, which creates a unique image: cute cartoon characters complaining about their jobs. Some psychologists say that this venting platform can be a healthy way to deal with stress, as long as their videos do not insult co-workers, the news provider reported.

Office managers may want to consider implementing employee wellness programs, which can help workers better cope with stress. By introducing e-learning software as part of their corporate wellness initiative, employers may prevent employees from using their own digital tool, such as Xtranormal, to deal with stress.

Approximately one-fourth of American employees view their jobs as the number one source of stress in their lives, according to a survey conducted by the Northwestern National Life.

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