Panic Buttons Reduce Holiday Stress

People feeling stressed from the holidays can use Panic buttons for comic relief. Bright red computer key imprinted with "PANIC' attaches to any keyboard or object that brings you frustration. Great gag gift or stockibg stuffer.

November 22, 2004 -- Feeling stressed from the holidays? Co-workers getting on your nerves? Wondering how youll pay for those holiday gifts? Dont Panic! Simply push your very own red panic button. These double backed adhesive computer keys attach to any computer keyboard, Its ideal for bringing a light hearted touch to the office.

We even had a convent order 10 Panic buttons," said Silvana Clark, a professional speaker on the topic of humor in the workplace. Companies are looking to reduce workplace stress. Sometimes just the simple act of giving each employee a panic button at a staff meeting makes people more receptive to new information, she said. During Clarks workshops, she frequently tapes a Panic button underneath every chair. Participants are told, Heres a sure-fire way to reduce stress as they discover their panic buttons.

Clark, who travels across the U.S and overseas presenting keynotes and workshops offers some other tips on reducing workplace stress:

Take time to ask employees what would make them more productive at work. Many employees are never given the chance to voice their opinions. Stress is reduced when management spends time listening to employees.

Use creativity to break the monotony of everyday workplace routines. Try a stand-up meeting where everyone remains standing during the staff meeting. Celebrate untraditional holidays such as "Ugly Tie Day" or "Clean off Your Desk Day."

Let staff know they are appreciated. Write personalized thank you notes and attach to paychecks. Give out awards such as the Good and Plenty Award for a person who always has lots of good ideas.

Studies show humor helps reduce stress and increases productivity. Some people find humor in secretly attaching red Panic buttons to co-workers computers. When Massachusetts General Hospital ordered new computers for one department, supervisors secretly attached Panic buttons to each computer before delivering them to staff. For further information on ordering Panic buttons for business or as stocking stuffers, contact e-mail protected from spam bots

Contact Information:

Silvana Clark
www.panicbuttons.com
253-759-1052
www.silvanaclark.com

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