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Work-related stress is a significant factor affecting employee health and productivity. It stems from a mismatch between job demands and the worker's ability to cope. Chronic stress can lead to physical and mental health issues, including cardiovascular disease, anxiety, and depression. Strategies to reduce stress involve recognizing triggers, stress management techniques, and fostering a supportive work culture.
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Work-related stress arises when there is a discrepancy between job demands and the worker's ability to cope
Physical Symptoms
Work-related stress can manifest physically, such as through headaches or sleep disturbances
Emotional Symptoms
Work-related stress can also manifest emotionally, such as through irritability or anxiety
Work-related stress can negatively affect an individual's professional and personal life, leading to a decline in productivity, strained social relationships, and compromised health
The Yerkes-Dodson law states that a certain level of stress can enhance performance, but too much stress is detrimental
Insufficient Stress
Insufficient stress can impair productivity
Excessive Stress
Excessive stress can also impair productivity
Chronic stress can lead to decreased mental acuity, poor decision-making, and physical exhaustion, all of which can reduce an individual's work efficiency and contribute to health problems
Common stressors include an overwhelming workload, lack of autonomy, an imbalance between work and personal life, and job insecurity
Physical Symptoms
Work stress can lead to physical symptoms such as fatigue and a sense of inadequacy
Mental Health Issues
Work stress can also lead to mental health issues such as burnout, anxiety, and depression
Early recognition and intervention, possibly through the use of stress audits, can help individuals and organizations address triggers of work stress and create a more supportive work environment
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The impact of occupational stress can be ______, like headaches, or ______, like anxiety, affecting work and personal life.
physical
emotional
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Yerkes-Dodson law curve shape
Inverted U-shaped curve representing optimal stress level for peak performance.
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Effects of chronic stress on mental function
Leads to decreased mental acuity and poor decision-making.
