Providing remote working options 

To help employees maintain positive work-life practices and manage the pressures coming from their jobs and their personal lives, organisations can offer flexible working arrangements.

For instance, remote work options, such as telecommuting, or alternative working schedules can empower employees to better balance their responsibilities.

Maintaining a good work-life balance is one way to combat stress.

However, offering remote work arrangements is only one piece of the puzzle when it comes to supporting good practices.

WorkPro’s research on workplace stress revealed a number of stress-causing factors that could remain an issue for employees working from home.

Long work hours, feeling constantly connected to the office and lacking proper resources can all contribute to detrimental pressures for staff.

With telecommuters, it may be more difficult for employers to perceive whether they’re experiencing high degrees of workplace stress since they’re not in the office on a regular basis.

Therefore, it’s all the more important to make an effort to keep open lines of communication, identify potential stressors and provide training and safety awareness resources when it comes to managing workplace stress.

To take a proactive approach to workplace stress, enterprises can download WorkPro’s free e-book.

This resource offers insight into the prevalence of stress in the workplace as well as advice for reducing it.

*Hudson, “Work-life balance emerges as top priority for Australian job seekers”.