With today’s unpredictable economy and heavy competition, employees are concerned about job security. The worry of losing their job and having to satisfy high expectations raises performance pressure. A situation like this allows employees to demonstrate their abilities and strengths. Long hours, overtime, high expectations, and even discrimination are bound to cause stress. 

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Workload: Probably the most evident cause of workplace stress. The job trend is to hire a few people and make good use of them. Companies want to know how much employees work smarter and whether they continue to do the same routine with more work. Increased job demand forces employees to work longer hours. High-ranking managers expect their employees to perform significant volumes of work quickly and before a deadline. 

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Lack of  Training and Resources: Meeting job needs is undoubtedly difficult if a person is not properly trained for the project. Employees that have been trained and are prepared for the assignment can easily perform and fulfill deadlines. If, on the other hand, an employee is assigned work for which they do not have the necessary skill set, they will most likely become anxious as a result of the demands. 

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Harassment and Discrimination: It is unfortunate that many are still subjected to workplace harassment and discrimination. Be it from supervisors or even fellow co workers, harassment and discrimination can lead to debilitating mental injures. 

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Managerial Style: Certain controlling managerial styles have been shown to influence employee stress levels. Some bosses have strong authoritarian control methods and allow their employees’ minimal latitude in decision-making or planning. Employees working under these conditions are understandably agitated owing to a lack of control over their job and stringent deadlines.

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                             Symptoms Associated With Stress

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We’ve had a long and stressful day. We can recover fast since the experience has a beginning and end. The stress may cause mild discomfort but no long-term concerns. What if you were under constant stress every day? Stress has an odd way of manifesting itself. Stress-related illnesses are highly individualistic, yet there are certain commonalities:

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• Anxiety

• Upset Stomach

• Lack of Sleep

• Depression

• Anger

• Irritability

• Frequent Illnesses

• High Blood Pressure