Causes of Stress: Understanding Workplace and Personal Stressors

Types of Stressors

Workplace Stressors: Causes of stress in the workplace include long hours, lack of training and feedback, poor communication, limited opportunities, poor relationships with colleagues, and workplace bullying.

Personal Stressors: Outside of work, stress can be triggered by pressures such as financial difficulties, social pressures, conflicts, frustrations, insecurities, threats, fears, bullying, relocation, job changes, health issues, and bereavement.

Impact of Workplace Stress

Workplace stress is exacerbated by factors like perceived lack of control over work organization, unclear job roles and responsibilities, and inadequate communication regarding organizational changes.