PHWP: Abstract Detail: The role of human resource practices in reducing occupational stress and strain

This study investigated the stress-strain connection in relation to eight human resource practices. Using a sample of 109 Singapore white-collar employees, the authors examined how job training, communication, job redesign, opportunities for promotion, employee involvement, family supportive policies, pay systems, and stress interventions impacted two types of strain, two types of stress, as well as organizational commitment. The eight practices employed by the organization were not related to either type of stress. However, a subset of the practices were negatively related to interpersonal strain the practices were negatively related to interpersonal strain and vocational strain. Finally the relationship between the practices and vocational strain was mediated by organizational commitment. In the conclusion, a discussion is presented on how practices may effectively be used to reduce stress and strain in the workplace.

Teo, C.; Waters, L. (2002). The role of human resource practices in reducing occupational stress and strain. The role of human resource practices in reducing occupational stress and strain, International Journal of Stress Management, 9, 207-226.