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title: Nine Stress-Busters That Create Employee Engagement in Senior Care
description: If there’s one thing that hinders performance and productivity, it’s stress. Senior living and long-term care providers are slow to address it.
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# [Nine Stress-Busters That Create Employee Engagement in Senior Care](https://www.onshift.com/resources/blog/nine-stress-busters-that-create-employee-engagement-boost-productivity)

 Written by [Mike Pumphrey](https://www.onshift.com/resources/blog/author/mike-pumphrey) | Jul 14, 2017 6:35:48 PM

If there’s one thing that hinders worker performance and overall company productivity, it’s employee stress. And when senior living and long-term care (LTC) providers don’t address it, that’s when the real issues arise.

[According to Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/sites/alankohll/2017/02/22/25-ways-to-cut-employee-stress-and-boost-productivity/), stress has not only been associated with physical problems like high blood pressure, headaches and weakened immune systems, but also creates tension and problems when it comes to a worker’s ability to concentrate and participate in a team. All of this translates to lower productivity and engagement levels, which can ultimately hinder company goals and resident care.

Here are a few strategies for curbing employee stress to help boost productivity and engagement.

> ##### ***Pro Tip: Sending [short and simple pulse surveys](https://onshift.com/engage) is a great way to get feedback and gauge employee satisfaction***

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