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Conclusion: Managing Stress and Emotions

Stress. It happens when an individual is confronted with an opportunity, constraint or demand related to what he or she desires, and for which the outcome is perceived to be both uncertain and important. Stress at a certain level is good and motivates productivity, but when it increases to the point of pain, it no longer works in favor of an individual or organization. Stress is a very individual experience—some people handle it better than others—but no matter how much stress is “too much,” when it reaches that level the effects on a person’s body and mind can be deadly

Organizations that are in a position to help employees navigate stress should definitely take those steps. They aren’t being altruistic in doing so. Stress costs organizations productivity and impact profits, and managing it is the right thing to do