Stress in the work world

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More and more work, less and less time, tasks that are too complex - that’s how many employees feel about their day-to-day work. And because of this increasing strain, more and more people are suffering from stress, mental burdens and the resulting illnesses. This was confirmed by the latest stress report from the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

Pressure at the workplace is causing problems for more people than ever before. Time pressure, workloads and the hectic pace of the job are constantly increasing. In addition, emails, smartphones and instant messenger are flooding us with information. No wonder so many professionals are responding with typical stress symptoms -  sleep disorders, concentration problems, depressed moods, heart palpitations.   Stress has become one of the greatest health risks in the modern work world, and according to the World Health Organization (WHO), it is one of the greatest health risks of the entire 21st century.

The following situations are especially stressful for employees:

  • working on different projects at the same time (58 percent).
  • strong deadline and performance pressure (52 percent).
  • repetitive work processes (50 percent).
  • work interruptions (44 percent).
  • working very fast (39 percent).

The lines between your job and free time are disappearing

The work world has changed a lot in the last few years. Modern communication methods like tablets and smartphones have played an important role. The boundaries between professional and private life are getting increasingly blurry. Many companies now allow their employees to do at least some of their work from a location they choose themselves, at a time of their own choosing. That creates flexibility, for instance for doctor’s appointments and errands, and can be a great help.

On the other hand, it makes it harder for many employees to draw a clear line between work and free time. They often end up working longer hours, or dragging work out late into the night. This trend is confirmed by a study from the high-tech association BITKOM: Two-thirds of employees (67 percent) can still be reached by customers, colleagues and bosses after working hours.

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Did you know...?

…that just a few minutes of quiet can reduce your stress?
…that separating work and free time can reduce your stress level?
…that stress and language are closely connected?
…that stress can make you fat?
…that too little or no work can also be stressful?
…an easy commute can prevent stress?
…that simultaneous interpreting is considered one of the most stressful jobs in the world?
…that there was a diagnosis similar to the burnout syndrome 100 years ago?
…that several airports in the United States use dogs to reduce stress?
…that according to a survey, two-thirds of women combat stress symptoms by going shopping?
…that the term “stress” was first used to refer to people in the 1940s?
…that the term “stress” originally comes from the field of materials science?
…that the World Health Organization (WHO) considers stress to be one of the greatest health risks of this century?
…that not just yawning, but also stress can be contagious?
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