The following can be sources of stress arising from work:
Physical conditions
- noise
- poor ventilation
- exposure to fumes, chemicals, or other unpleasant substances
- poor lighting
- poor equipment
- exposure to the elements
- poor temperature control
- poor workstation
Job design
- excessive workload
- conflicting demands
- tasks inappropriate to ability
- boring repetitive work
- surveillance
- uncertainty about responsibilities
- under use of skills
- time pressures
- inadequate job description
- responsibility for others
Work relationships
- inconsistent management
- poor management communication
- customer/client complaints
- lack of support or assistance
- bullying
- lack of appropriate training
- lack of constructive feedback
- social isolation
- harassment
- the threat of violence
Work organisation and conditions
- continual changes in work
- lack of participation in decision making
- complexity and demands of new systems
- lack of control over work
- inadequate staffing
- low pay or low status
- lack of consultation over changes
- job insecurity
- lack of recognition or promotion prospects
- lack of facilities for rest or breaks
- unclear reporting lines
- over promotion
- lone working
- excessive working hours
Sources of stress outside the workplace
These are manifold, arising notably from personality, relationships, life events, socio-economic factors, health state etc.
Last edited Jan 02, 2018