Workplace Frustration Spills Over to Personal Life, Recognition Can Buffer Negative Feelings
Workplace frustration is a common issue that can negatively impact both employees and employers. A team of psychologists, led by work psychologist Evie Michailidis, has found that such frustration can spill over into personal life. However, appreciation from colleagues and managers can buffer these negative feelings.
One employee, who dedicated herself to a high-profile project all year, felt disheartened when she didn't receive a performance bonus. This experience highlights the importance of recognition, as it can make employees feel valued even when facing frustration and performance pressure.
Documentation requirements and high workload are unavoidable, and not all workplace frustration can be avoided. However, showing recognition and openness can help employees feel valued. A third person, who wrote reports for their department's documentation for three years, believed 'No one will ever read this', indicating a lack of express employment for their efforts.
During layoffs, an acquaintance received more tasks and felt uncertain about their job security. This added stress can be mitigated by appreciative leadership, which is linked to higher resilience traits in teams and higher work effort, especially when workload is high and there's fear of being replaced.
To prevent bitterness and performance decline, companies are advised to actively foster appreciation and genuine gratitude. This can help employees maintain a healthy work-life balance, as unpleasant work stress can otherwise carry over to other job tasks and even to home life, making it harder to mentally disconnect from work.
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