The Link Between Leadership & Stress

In a recent Gallup global study, it was found that 41% of employees reported feeling stressed daily, the highest number in the past 14 years. The same study found that the level of stress employees felt was dependent on how the organizations were run. Employees working in companies with poor management are 60% more likely to be stressed than those working under good management practices.

One way to check the impact of management on employees’ mental stress is to have leaders audit themselves on the following criteria:

Communication practices:
• Are you providing timely updates on important information?
• Do you communicate clearly and consistently with all team members?
• Are you avoiding private meetings that lead to information disparities?

Evaluate handling of difficult conversations:
• Do you address issues directly or tend to avoid confrontation?
• Can you remain calm and professional when challenged?
• Do you follow through on resolving problems raised by staff?

Reflect on language and tone:
• Is your communication style consistent and respectful with all team members?
• Do you maintain appropriate language and tone even under stress?
• Are you aware of how your mood impacts your interactions?

Consider openness to diverse opinions:
• Do you genuinely listen to and consider alternative viewpoints?
• Are staff comfortable expressing differing opinions to you?
• Do you avoid becoming defensive when your ideas are challenged?

Analyze support provided:
• Are you accessible and responsive when staff need assistance?
• Do you provide equitable support to all team members?
• Are you following through on commitments to help with challenges?

Seek feedback:
• Regularly ask for honest feedback from your team about your management style.
• Conduct anonymous surveys to gather unfiltered opinions.
• Be open to constructive criticism and willing to make changes.

At Pivot HR Services, we specialize in helping organizations tackle exactly these challenges. Our tailored training programs empower leaders to improve their communication, navigate difficult conversations, and foster inclusive and supportive environments. A couple of our programs include:

Conflict Resolution Workshops: Equipping leaders with tools to handle difficult conversations calmly and professionally.
Respectful Workplace Training: Helping managers understand how tone and language impact team dynamics.

Reach out to Pivot HR Services to explore how our expertise can support your leadership team in creating a workplace where employees thrive.

What Our Clients say about us

“Robin and Mia were both exceptionally professional and responsive and understood our needs. Their work was of great quality. We are a small non-profit organization and we found them very easy and wonderful to work with. Great value and highly recommend.”

~ Joy Masuhara , Co-Chair Women Transforming Cities International Society

“Cindy is a remarkable professional coach, who goes well beyond expectations in supporting her clients’ development. She knows how to ask the right questions and uncover the real and deep issues that contribute to the limitations we put on ourselves. This type of personal exploration is tough work to do alone and remain committed to necessary change. Cindy’s approach and support made this process one of the most impactful experiences of my life, professionally and personally.”

~ Monique Cotton, Firm Administrator, JFK Law Corporation

“As a medium size business with over 100 employees working in very different areas of our operation, Pivot was able to quickly understand our HR needs and offer practical solutions. Robin and the Pivot team worked closely with our Leadership group to implement effective turnkey solutions on time and on budget. We will continue to use Pivot for our ongoing HR needs and would highly recommend their services.”

~ Adam Zubek, General Manager, Point Grey Golf & Country Club

Pivot HR Services provides personalized solutions for our organization’s human resources needs. By engaging their services, we have been able to successfully outsource our HR function, as the Pivot team has demonstrated their ability to understand the HR priorities of our workplace culture and industry.

~ Areef Abraham, Chief Executive Officer Community Power

“Robin developed our employee policy manual with the goal of engaging and retaining our current staff as well as attracting new ones in this highly competitive marketplace. Her in depth knowledge of current legislation and HR policies proved to be of significant benefit. I would highly recommend Robin and the team at Pivot HR Services.”

~ Christopher Soles, President, Nextgen Technologies Ltd.

“Robin has been and continues to be an outstanding resource for our organization to navigate HR issues as we grow. She always approaches problems with professionalism and a keen eye for our best interest. I’d certainly recommend Robin to anyone looking to elevate their HR processes.”

~ Karim Abraham, CEO, Kambo Energy Solutions

“Our firm turned to Robin for advice and guidance at a time when we faced a period of serious difficulty in managing our human resources. She assisted us through the process of putting our relationship with our staff on a stronger, more stable footing and helped us implement a complete overhaul of our human resources policies. We could not be more pleased with the work she has done and continues to do with us.”

~ Robert Janes, QC, Managing Principal JFK Law Corporation

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