We all have periods of work stress and life stress. When life stress increases a manager can choose to find ways to decrease an employee’s work based stress. A

We all have periods of work stress and life stress. When life stress increases a manager can choose to find ways to decrease an employee’s work based stress. As a manager I’d consider tools to use might include paid time off, temporary re-assignment to work that is more rewarding/less demanding. Even simple things like showing concern by following up to find out how those life stresses are coming along and being an ear to listen can go a long way.