Common causes of stress at work

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Some typical stress inducers

Excessively high workloads, with unrealistic deadlines making people feel rushed, under pressure and overwhelmed.
Insufficient workloads, making people feel that their skills are being under-used.
A lack of control over work activities.
A lack of interpersonal support or poor working relationships leading to a sense of isolation.
People being asked to do a job for which they have insufficient experience or training.
Difficulty settling into a new promotion, both in terms of meeting the new role’s requirements and adapting to possible changes in relationships with colleagues.
Concerns about job security, lack of career opportunities, or level of pay.
Bullying or harassment.
A blame culture within your business where people are afraid to get things wrong or to admit to making mistakes.
Weak or ineffective management which leaves employees feeling they don’t have a sense of direction, or over-management, which can leave employees feeling underva...