{"id":15073,"date":"2021-03-19T08:49:41","date_gmt":"2021-03-19T08:49:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.openbusinesscouncil.org\/?p=15073"},"modified":"2022-05-02T06:09:06","modified_gmt":"2022-05-02T06:09:06","slug":"stressed-in-the-city-how-london-business-owners-can-reduce-worry-and-workloads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.footballthink.com\/stressed-in-the-city-how-london-business-owners-can-reduce-worry-and-workloads\/","title":{"rendered":"Stressed in the City: How London Business Owners Can Reduce Worry and Workloads"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"London<\/p>\n

If you are anything like us,\u00a0you may have felt like the\u00a0last year’s events\u00a0have felt like something out of\u00a0a film.\u00a0We\u2019re facing unprecedented event\u00a0following\u00a0unprecedented\u00a0event, what was once customary to us\u00a0is long gone, and this new normal that we\u00a0find ourselves adjusting to\u00a0is sure to be around for some time to come.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With businesses transitioning to the online world \u2013 where applicable \u2013 and with Londoners moving out of the city to be with their families throughout lockdown, it certainly seems like a different place than what we are used to, that is for sure.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As we begin to emerge ever so gradually from the most recent lockdown, businesses may well be in the process of considering what they can do moving forward to prepare for the transition from home working to being back in the familiar office environment.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Naturally, with a decision such as\u00a0this\u00a0comes\u00a0many\u00a0mixed emotions, both from yourself as\u00a0a business\u00a0owner, trickling down to the more\u00a0junior members of\u00a0staff.\u00a0Trust us; we have all\u00a0been there! It\u00a0is\u00a0an entirely\u00a0normal and warranted response when in a situation like\u00a0this.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With this in mind, we have created this helpful blog\u00a0post\u00a0detailing some of the ways\u00a0you can help\u00a0reduce\u00a0the worry that your employees might be\u00a0experiencing and\u00a0their workloads. No matter where\u00a0in London you are based and your company’s size, we are confident there is something of value here.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Read on for more,\u00a0and\u00a0feel ready as a business owner\u00a0to\u00a0tackle these\u00a0issues\u00a0head-on!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Reduce Worry and Anxiety in Your Employees<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

On paper, this\u00a0is something\u00a0that\u00a0seems\u00a0easier\u00a0said than\u00a0done, particularly\u00a0when attempting\u00a0to establish\u00a0and differentiate what exactly\u00a0is causing these feelings\u00a0in\u00a0your employees.\u00a0However,\u00a0you must remain the\u00a0level-headed\u00a0business owner, for there are\u00a0ways of\u00a0doing just this,\u00a0and that\u00a0is\u00a0where we are here to\u00a0help!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Before attempting to reduce the feelings of anxiety and worry that your employees have, you will need to go to square one to determine the cause of their emotions and whether there is anything you can do from the ground up to help.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Within any industry, there are internal and external factors that could cause heightened worry levels, and these should certainly be considered when wanting to reduce and alleviate the ongoing feelings of worry.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Some\u00a0of\u00a0the most\u00a0common causes\u00a0of\u00a0worry,\u00a0stress,\u00a0and\u00a0anxiety\u00a0within\u00a0the\u00a0workplace\u00a0include\u00a0the\u00a0likes\u00a0of\u00a0workplace tension, heavy workloads,\u00a0long\u00a0working hours,\u00a0and\u00a0job insecurity. As a\u00a0business\u00a0owner, there are\u00a0things\u00a0that\u00a0you\u00a0could\u00a0implement\u00a0within\u00a0your company\u00a0to\u00a0assist in reassuring\u00a0the employee\u00a0concerning these causes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What’s more, once you have addressed any heavy workloads, you would, in a roundabout way, be making proactive decisions in reducing the worry that your employees are feeling as well.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, on that note, let\u2019s jump right into what\u00a0you could do as a business owner to help reduce worry\u00a0over these\u00a0things.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Reducing Workloads<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Another thing that seems easier said than done is an element of the working world that can be done with some strategic planning and implementation.\u00a0While you may not possess the resources within your business to ease the heavy workloads that an employee might be experiencing, there are services and\u00a0resources available<\/strong><\/a> from external companies that are worth considering when in this position.<\/p>\n

There are various options to consider when aiming to reduce the heavy workloads that your employees might be facing. Heavy workloads are not necessarily the fault of one specific person within a business and could result from various factors. This is something that needs to be\u00a0remembered at all times. None more so than if you have discovered an employee is struggling with their workload.<\/p>\n

While bearing\u00a0this\u00a0in mind, one\u00a0way that you could reduce the\u00a0workload that someone in your\u00a0company is\u00a0struggling to\u00a0manage is\u00a0by implementing the use\u00a0of external\u00a0IT support\u00a0in London<\/strong><\/a>, provided by companies such as ourselves and\u00a0many\u00a0others.<\/p>\n

By outsourcing some of the jobs that you have within your business to professionals within their industries, you can alleviate the pressures of the workload for not only your employees but for yourself as well. Not to mention, it could even save you money in certain situations.<\/p>\n

Specifically, by ensuring that\u00a0you have adequate and secure IT networks<\/strong> within your business, you are minimising the risks of anything happening to documents and information that is crucial to your company’s everyday workings.<\/p>\n

Different\u00a0ways that you\u00a0can work to reduce the workload of\u00a0an employee\u00a0can include such things as the following:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n