We all know that no job or workplace is stress-free. It’s part of working life, and there are pressures in every job. It’s not always a bad thing.
The right amount of stress can motivate us to work to the best of our abilities, contributing to job satisfaction.
Having a job you enjoy can greatly benefit your mental health by giving you a sense of purpose, fostering connections with others, and, most importantly, providing financial stability.
Unfortunately though, we’ve all probably experienced times when the work can get too stressful.
Extended working hours, overwhelming workloads, tight deadlines, strained relationships with colleagues, conflicts, instances of bullying or sexual harassment, insufficient support from teammates, and feeling undervalued for your efforts are all frequent sources of stress in the workplace.
Sometimes, this stress can be overwhelming.
This stress not only affects the health and wellbeing of the person, but it can also have a huge impact on the productivity of an organisation.
In fact, according to the Victoria Government’s Better Health service, work-related stress is the second most common compensated illness/injury in Australia, after musculoskeletal disorders, and is the reason for the longest periods of absenteeism.
“For Australian workplaces, there is now a different expectation on providing their workforces with an environment that minimises psychological harm to their people. Leaders are now legally obligated to identify and address work factors that can contribute to psychological distress and injury.” says David.
