C/PS/35. Organisational and Work Psychology

In the age of instant coffee, instant karma and instant gratification 'stress' seems to be the major antagonist of wellbeing. One in five workers testifies feeling extremely stressed at work, a figure which when generalised equates to 5 million in the UK. However, to meet this gargantuan challenge it is imperative to first understand the Work Psychology Concept about Stress at Work. This paper will thus attempt to perform a critical evaluation of the literature on the stress at work concept.