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?
