Stress reduction in small businesses

Abstract

Considers ths sources of stress in small businesses: overload, uncertainty, understaffing, lack of sufficient experience and personal problems. Suggests some strategies to reduce these issues in three categories, attacking uncertainty and balancing the load, promoting employee success and providing for a participative, supportive environment. Concludes that these points taken together represent a proactive stress reduction programme designed to prevent stress in the work setting.

Citation

Teratanavat, R. and Kleiner, B.H. (2001), "Stress reduction in small businesses", Management Research News, Vol. 24 No. 3/4, pp. 67-71. https://doi.org/10.1108/01409170110782630