In our high-tech and fast-paced society, job stress has increased exponentially over the past decades, leading to the number one source of stress in American workers’ lives. Stress on the job is not only common, it’s also costly to individuals and the health organizations that serve them. Job stress often leads to poor physical and emotional health, and sometimes injury.
What exactly is job stress? According to the CDC, job stress is defined as, “the harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities, resources, or needs of the worker.”
In a recent survey taken on the attitudes of Americans in the workplace, results concluded that the vast majority of Americans are stressed at work. Over a third of respondents reported the stress from their job is harming their physical and emotional health, and nearly half said their workload is negatively interfering with their personal lives or relationships with family members.
In another study that looked at the main causes of work-related stress, the research indicated the following percentages as the greatest cause: 6% reported lack of job security, 20% reported juggling personal and professional responsibilities, 28% reported issues with people at work, and 46% reported workload.
If you are one of the majority of Americans dealing with daily stress caused by work, stay tuned to the upcoming blogs in this series to find out how you can decrease your stress and improve your health and life.
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