What are examples of things that cause stress at the workplace?
In the workplace, stress can be the result of any number of situations. Some examples include:Categories of Job StressorsExamplesFactors unique to the job • workload (overload and underload) • pace / variety / meaningfulness of work • autonomy (e.g., the ability to make your own decisions about our own job or about specific tasks) • shiftwork / hours of work • physical environment (noise, air quality, etc) • isolation at the workplace (emotional or working alone)Role in the organization • role conflict (conflicting job demands, multiple supervisors/managers) • role ambiguity (lack of clarity about responsibilities, expectations, etc) • level of responsibilityCareer development • under/over-promotion • job security (fear of redundancy either from economy, or a lack of tasks or work to do) • career development opportunities • overall job satisfaction Relationships at work (Interpersonal) • supervisors • coworkers • subordinates • threat of violence, harassment, etc (threats to personal s
