There are 10 main causes of stress in the workplace. Given that burnout is, among other things, the result of sustained stress over a period of time, it is essential to begin to understand it (what causes it, how it manifests itself, its effects, etc.) and how to manage it effectively...
Today we'll talk about the top 5. ? Here they are: ?
1. Excessive workload:
If the workload or deadlines are beyond our capacity to handle, it is very likely to become a significant source of pressure that could potentially lead to stress.
2. Lack of control:
Work-related stress worsens when we feel we have little control. The most common areas are: Processes, Decision-making, and Performance Goals.
3. Lack of support:
When we don't receive enough help from colleagues, supervisors, or managers, stress increases.
According to data from The Workplace Health Report, 26% of employees cite this as one of the main causes of stress at work.
4. Senior staff:
Managers play an important role in the mental health of their employees. Those who are critical, overly demanding, authoritarian, unsupportive, or intimidating will inevitably be a huge source of stress.
What they say, feel, and do has a significant influence on the emotional well-being of their coworkers.
5. Insufficient training:
When we do not have the proper training to do our job, and consequently perform poorly, we experience high levels of stress because we feel incompetent and unable to complete our tasks.
Reducing stress in the workplace is the responsibility of both employees and the leaders of every organization.
Wait! After discussing the other five main causes of work-related stress, we will be giving tips on how to manage and reduce it effectively .
