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Research tells us that physical and mental demands on the job, lack of rewards for work done, infrequent breaks, heavy workloads, and long work hours are stressful. Shift work, which may disrupt the worker's biological clock, contributes to stress. In addition, tasks which do not use a worker's skill and provide little sense of control contribute to worker stress. Minimal worker participation in decision-making, poor communication in the workplace, and lack of support from supervisors and co-workers are all stressful conditions for workers. Also, fear about losing one's job, and rapid changes in the workplace are stressful. The good news is that there are things that individuals and organizations can do to reduce stress levels.

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