It’s not uncommon for community association managers and board members to have days filled with high-stress situations, emotional exchanges, and difficult personalities, but there’s a clear line between a difficult day and harassment. Here’s how to recognize and respond to harassment.
In a world where disagreements can escalate quickly, fostering civility within community associations is more important than ever. Civility is not just about politeness; it’s about respect, empathy, and the productive exchange of ideas.
Stress and mental health issues in the workplace are a pandemic that is far larger than COVID-19 or any other disease currently or recently dealt with in the world. Stigma about mental health still exists, but progress is being made, and there are strategies that can be taken to mitigate it.
As rewarding as community association management can be, the career path also faces high rates of burnout, depression, and mental health issues. How can managers learn to handle both the workload and mental health? Start by creating a completely different level of awareness.
Community association board members, managers, and business partners regularly face challenging and complex issues that can spark strong emotions. Many recognize it’s time to prepare for worst-case scenarios and to take steps to protect communities, colleagues, neighbors, residents, and themselves.
