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...