As the VP of HR in a medium-sized company, you recently conducted an employee survey revealing significant dissatisfaction due to workplace stress. You are required to develop a comprehensive plan to address stress and foster a balanced work environment.

What methods can be utilized to actively involve employees in identifying sources of and reducing workplace stress? Explain some common sources of workplace stress employees may be experiencing.

Share effective strategies for seeking employee input, encouraging open communication, and fostering collaboration in developing strategies for reducing the unhealthy workplace stress employees are experiencing.

In developing the stress reduction plan, identify and define specific measures of success that will help assess the effectiveness of the initiatives and their impact on employee satisfaction, productivity, and well-being. Provide examples of measurable indicators that can be used as benchmarks for success.