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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?
 
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