Managing Stress: Personal and Workplace Stressors (Manufacturing)

Welcome to the “Managing Stress: Personal and Workplace Stressors” video lesson, which addresses personal characteristics and working conditions that are often correlated with higher stress levels. This is the second of five lessons in the “Managing Stress (Manufacturing Version)” video course created to help you respond productively to stressful situations. During this lesson, you’ll consider qualities and experiences that can contribute to a person’s capacity for stress, from genetics to personality to lifestyle choices. In addition, you’ll learn about eight major workplace factors that affect employees’ stress levels. In the end, you should understand that tolerance for stress not only varies by individual but can also be heavily influenced by the work environment.