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(Your outline of your issue or problem covered in your poster)

The Issue of Stress Management at Work:

Stress Management is a major issue for working women in Australia. It affects both the well-being and productivity of individuals across all industries. Women often experience more stress due to their multiple roles in the workplace, such as parenting and managing the home. To effectively manage stress, women need to develop coping strategies that help them recognize, understand and manage their emotions, as well as their physical and mental health. These strategies may include relaxation techniques, exercise, mindful eating, time management, and support systems. With the right tools and techniques, women can learn to better manage their stress and experience improved well-being and productivity [ CITATION Bha12 l 1033 ].

(Your outline of your intended audience)

The target audience for this poster is working professionals across different sectors who experience stress at their workplaces. This poster aims to provide them with an understanding of how to understand, manage and cope with stress in the workplace. It will demonstrate how stress can be managed healthily and effectively, To improve the well-being and productivity of individuals in the workplace. This poster will provide practical and easy-to-follow tips on how to effectively manage stress, as well as advice on how to recognize and address underlying causes of stress. It will also provide resources on how to access further help, guidance, and support for those who are struggling with stress at work. The poster will also provide information on how to create a healthier working environment and how to identify signs of stress in colleagues.

Briefly describe the factors you considered when seeking to understand your issue (bullet points are fine). List any research that you used to inform your understanding of the issue.

When seeking to understand the issue of stress management at work, I considered the following factors:

• Socio-cultural context: It is important to understand the expectations of a working woman in terms of stress management as well as the social and cultural norms that influence these expectations.

• Workplace environment: It is important to consider the physical environment of the workplace, such as the layout, noise levels, lighting, and temperature. The culture of the workplace may also affect stress management.

• Individual factors: It is important to understand how an individual’s personality, background, personal factors, attitude, and interests may impact their ability to manage stress [ CITATION Pan17 l 1033 ].

To understand the issue, I conducted research including literature reviews, interviews, and surveys. The literature review explored existing research on the subject and identified various aspects of the issue. Interviews gave me an insight into how people of different ages and backgrounds experience stress management at work. Surveys provided me with quantitative data which allowed me to analyze the responses for further understanding of the issue.

(Your problem definition statement, based on the design thinking process)

How can we effectively manage workplace stress so that employees can stay productive and motivated?

Workplace stress can affect the productivity and mental stability of the employees, so for that, there is a need for motivation and positivity from employers to make their employees stress-free at work.

Highlight the main message: Make sure the main message of your poster stands out by using contrasting colors, bold headlines, or eye-catching fonts.

Make it visually appealing: Choose a simple layout and use plenty of white space to make your poster more attractive and easier to read.

Use color sparingly: When used correctly, color can help highlight important details and draw attention to your poster.

Use short sentences: Keep sentences and paragraphs short and sweet to capture your audience’s attention.

Thank you for giving me your feedback on my poster ideas! I appreciate your input and it has given me a lot to think about. I got negative and positive feedback from my peer on the poster.

Positive Feedback (I agreed):

These poster ideas are great for raising awareness about the issue of stress management for girls in the workplace in Australia. The visual of a woman in a yoga pose surrounded by nature, working in an office and taking a break from work all effectively convey the idea of self-care to viewers. Also, the messages attached to each poster are clear and to the point, giving viewers actionable items they can take to alleviate their stress.

Negative Feedback (Little bit agreed):

The visuals of the posters are a good start, but they could be improved by making them more unique and engaging. The pictures used are fairly generic and could be made to stand out and capture the attention of viewers more. Also, the messages used could be more creative or have more of an emotional impact, to really drive home the point of taking care of oneself and managing stress in the workplace.