Stress Management: Reducing Stress in the Workplace is a 25-minute online course that teaches employees to identify workplace stressors, understand the physical and mental effects of chronic stress, and apply practical strategies for improving work-life balance and resilience. It is designed for employees at all levels and supervisors who manage teams in high-pressure environments, and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.
The American Institute of Stress reports that 83% of U.S. workers suffer from work-related stress, with workload, interpersonal issues, and work-life balance identified as the primary causes. Job stress costs U.S. employers an estimated $300 billion annually through absenteeism, turnover, reduced productivity, and healthcare expenses. OSHA recognizes workplace stress as a contributing factor to safety incidents, as stressed workers are more prone to errors, distraction, and fatigue that increase injury risk. For employers, addressing stress proactively is not just a wellness initiative - it is a risk management strategy that reduces workers' compensation claims, improves retention, and supports a safer work environment.
This course helps your employees recognize the symptoms of stress in themselves and their coworkers, identify the workplace and personal factors that contribute to chronic stress, and develop practical coping strategies that improve both performance and well-being. Your team will learn how work-life balance, healthy boundaries, time management, and support-seeking behaviors can reduce the negative effects of stress on the body and mind. The training emphasizes actionable techniques rather than theory, giving your employees tools they can apply immediately.
While no federal OSHA standard mandates workplace stress management training specifically, OSHA recognizes stress as a contributing factor to workplace injuries and has published guidance on addressing psychosocial hazards. The General Duty Clause of the OSH Act requires employers to maintain a workplace free from recognized hazards, and courts have recognized that workplace conditions contributing to severe psychological harm can constitute a recognized hazard. NIOSH has conducted extensive research on occupational stress and recommends employer-level interventions including workload management, employee participation in decision-making, and training on stress recognition and coping. Additionally, excessive workplace stress that stems from discrimination, harassment, or hostile working conditions creates legal liability under Title VII and other anti-discrimination statutes enforced by the EEOC. Employers that proactively address workplace stress through training and policy demonstrate good faith efforts to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
Management development and team effectiveness
View Package Details| Team Size | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 - 9 | $24.95 |
| 10 - 24 | $19.95 |
| 25 - 49 | $17.95 |
| 50 - 99 | $17.50 |
This course is available in English, Spanish, and Multi-Language CC at no additional charge.
Certificate of completion included. Downloadable upon passing the final assessment.