Workplace Stress

  What is work-related stress? Many people feel stressed if there’s a mismatch between what’s expected of them at work and what they’re able to do. This means the pressure they feel under is too great, and it can be hard for them to perform their job. Workplace stress affects everybody. It can affect employees' family life, their relationships outside of work and their work-life balance. It also affects employers and is estimated to cost Australian businesses more than $10 billion a year in lost productivity and sick days. It’s a matter of workplace health and safety, and it’s in an employer’s best interest to help to reduce its effects. Causes of work-related stress There are many reasons why your work might be making you feel stressed, such as long hours, a heavy workload and conflict in the workplace. Your work environment can create work-related stress. It can be made worse if you don’t have a positive and supportive workplace. If your workplace does not understand and is ...