Common workplace stress factors include:
Role overload
- High workload and unreasonable working hours.
- Workers face regular exposure to emotionally distressing situations.
- Unpredictable shifts or inadequate recovery time between shifts.
Low job control
- Low control over how work is conducted, when breaks can be taken, etc.
- Lack of involvement in decisions that impact their work.
Conflict between workers or managers
- Bullying and harassment between co-workers or between workers and managers.
- Lack of cooperation and communication.
- Lack of support from managers or performance feedback.
Poor organisational change, management or procedural justice
- Inconsistent application of workplace policies and job performance management.
- Lack of consultation about significant changes and/or poor practical support for workers affected by significant changes.
Stress Management Program
All people experience stress from time to time. However, excessive or chronic stress can take a toll on your mental and physical health. Learning skills to manage your stress more effectively can be beneficial when you are overwhelmed by stress. This free, self-help course contains 4 lessons during which you will learn how to tackle and improve chronic stress to reduce its impact on your life: https://eapassist.com.au/treatment-programs/
