University Presentation Showcase: Graduate Poster Gallery
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Creation Date
2024
Major
M.S. in Recreation and Park Administration
Department
Recreation and Park Administration
Degree
Graduate
Mentor
Jon McChesney
Mentor Department
Recreation and Park Administration
Abstract
With the workplace becoming increasingly fast-paced and competitive, stress is a common issue that affects a significant percentage of workers and costs businesses billions of dollars each year. This research reviews the literature to identify the typical stressors that employees across various professions face. The research discusses how these stressors can impact a person's mental and physical health. Furthermore, stress can affect the workplace by reducing worker productivity, motivation, and energy levels, which are all associated with burnout (American Psychological Association, 2023). After conducting the literature review on workplace stress, we conducted a three question interview to gain insight into how administrative employees and management at Eastern Kentucky University and a corporate office employee manage their own stress while also working to alleviate the stress of their employees. Through the information gained in the literature review about the causes and effects of stress and insight from the interview, this research aims to give insight into how workplace wellness has been and can be achieved.
