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Stress balls, fidget tools, and similar sensory items are designed to help individuals manage stress, anxiety, and restlessness in the workplace. These tools offer tactile stimulation and can provide a calming effect, improving focus and emotional regulation.
Stress Balls & Fidget Tools
These tools allow employees to redirect nervous or anxious energy in a productive way. The repetitive action of squeezing a stress ball or using a fidget tool can help individuals manage tension and maintain focus, reducing feelings of restlessness or anxiety during tasks.
Benefits
For employees experiencing stress, anxiety, or other emotional challenges, these simple tools can provide a non-disruptive way to self-regulate. They can reduce anxiety, help with concentration, and promote a sense of calm, especially in situations that may feel overwhelming.
These tools can be particularly useful in open-plan office environments or situations where employees may experience sensory overload or need to manage their emotions without leaving their desk or workspace.
Stress balls and fidget tools are simple, cost-effective accommodations that can significantly improve the well-being of employees with psychosocial or physical disabilities and chronic or mental illness. These tools help manage stress, anxiety, and focus, contributing to a more supportive and inclusive work environment.
Employers are encouraged to provide these accommodations as part of a comprehensive strategy for managing mental health in the workplace. With minimal cost and easy accessibility, these tools can make a big difference in supporting employees in maintaining emotional regulation and focus.
Funding options through NDIS, workplace support programs, and government initiatives can help employers provide these tools to employees with health conditions, ensuring a more inclusive and productive work environment.
Costs and Funding
The costs associated with stress balls and fidget tools are relatively low, making them an affordable accommodation option.
Stress balls, fidget spinners, or other fidget tools generally cost between $5 to $20 each, depending on the quality, brand, and type. They are inexpensive and easy to replace if needed.
For employers looking to provide these tools to multiple employees, purchasing in bulk may reduce overall costs and can be used as a marketing and merchandise opportunity as well.
Stress balls and fidget tools are low-cost items, employees can self-fund or providers can often reimburse for these tools.
These accommodations are relatively low-cost but can make a significant difference in creating an inclusive and supportive workplace environment. If an employee requires stress balls or fidget toys, purchasing could either be made through self-funding, the employer covering the cost, or provider reimbursement.
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