Ocupational stress reduction, between theory and practical case

This article includes 2 parts: theoretical elements and a case study. Theoretical elements define and explain concepts such as: stress, stress management, organizational change and counseling. In the case study these elements are applied on a research unit development. The reason for this analysis was to understand and try to find solutions for an existing tense situation in the analyzed company. Work methodology included: observation, direct discussions with staff (in small groups) and the application of a questionnaire consisting of 6 modules. On that base, major dominant stressful manifestations were determined. Following, the obtained results solutions have been proposed to management and employees. In the last part the obtained results from the implementation of some of proposed solutions are presented.