Episode #78: Don't Stress Out - Sandra Primiano, Dialogue

About this episode

Sandra Primiano discusses the impact of workplace stress on productivity and offers tips for mitigation.

Contractors work in a high-stress jobs for sure, where frustration, time pressure, conflict and long hours can grind us down. We view workplace stress as part of the lifestyle, but Sandra Primiano from online mental health services provider, Dialogue, says it has very real and measurable effects on productivity and quality. Those effects can include workplace accidents and addiction problems, so it's something we need to pay attention to. Primiano joins The Conversation to explain how job stress leads to decreased performance; what signs might point to a co-worker who is struggling; and some practical tips for mitigating issues when they arise.

People in this episode

Guest: Sandra Primiano

Topics covered

• workplace stress
• productivity
• mental health
• contractor challenges
• conflict resolution

Keywords

• workplace stress
• productivity
• mental health
• contractors
• conflict
• addiction
• performance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dialogue

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