Managers must recognize all factors that increase the stress level of employees as well as their own and work to reduce these factors. Eustress vs. Distress One must recognize that not all stress is negative. A certain amount of stress is needed for an employee to remain motivated in their position. Eustress is positive and occurs when a person experiences enough stress to continually motivate them in their work. The employee s productivity rate remains at a high level.
Distress occurs when an employee experiences too much or too little stress.
This can be destructive to a company. Managers must find a level of stress that keeps themselves and their employees motivated. Stress and Burnout Stress must be managed in order to prevent burnout. There are three dimensions that characterize burnout in an individual. The first of these is exhaustion.