Paper Topic:

WORK RELATED STRESS

Running Head : WORK RELATED STRESS

The Impact of Work Related Stress on Health

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Abstract

In everyday life , we have to cope with situations that require extremely hard work . Although this is crucial for success and financial benefits employees may suffer from severe health problems . This is due to the fact that occupational demands can exert a negative effect on the individual 's well-being . Societies during the industrial and post-industrial era , have been nurtured with the belief that pressure on workforce is

necessary for organizations and companies to achieve their goals . However , there is a growing awareness that this view should be challenged and employers and policy makers should focus on protecting workers ' health and well-being . To do so , it is crucial to obtain an in depth analysis and understanding of the causal mechanisms that lead to work-related stress . In this regard , the present will attempt to investigate the impact of work-related stress on employees ' health

Introduction

Nowadays , most workers face great challenges due to occupational demands . The majority of organizations and companies invest a lot on labor . Under this perspective , workers are considered assets and companies ' profit and financial prosperity is analogous to employees efforts (Tennant , 2001 . In a similar vein , employers tend to blame their staff , when their business does not gain enough profit . In these cases , employees experience strict work conditions , unnecessary pressure and even face the possibility of losing their jobs . The present study seeks to reveal some of the health...

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