In the past week, we’ve been talking about stress management. Contrary to popular belief, stress is not a given when it comes to working. Stress at work is commonly caused by:
A large discrepancy between the characteristics of the individual, the demands of the job and the resources available to that employee to complete the work required.
A poor environment that may include air pollution, crowding or lack of space. Poor organization, lack of breaks and frequency of overtime are common culprits.
Lack of job security or other career concerns regarding advancement or demotion.
The role played can cause stress when the boundaries or responsibilities are unclear or the individual is required to “wear more than one hat.”
Interpersonal relationships & conflicts between coworkers.
Management style can greatly impact levels of employee stress. Poor communication, lack of respect for family oriented cultural or religious individuals & values, lack of participation in decision-making are common culprits.
Which of these workplace stressors seem familiar to you? What steps have you taken to relieve these stressors?
