Causes, Effects and Management of Stress at the Workplace
Job stress is the detrimental physical and psychological responses that result from job demands that exceed a workers resources, capabilities, and needs (“Stress in the workplace,” 2009). In most cases, stress increases healthcare costs and reduces productivity. The causes and effects of work-related stress can be countered using individual and organizational strategies, which include assertiveness and training. Stress is caused by the content or demands of the job and the organizational needs or objectives. Organizational stress arises from heavy work overloads and issues with job security. In regards to job security, inadequate staff capabilities can affect their development, which ...
