S/HR/74. Stress at work

This paper covers perspectives on the causes of stress for individuals in relation to work & Organisations and with regards to changes in society. At the beginning their are definitions of stress as well as explanations of the difference between stress and pressure inc the pressure curve. The report discusses the evolutionary perspective, type a and b personalities and stressful occupations. Role ambiguity and overload are looked at as well as the dual career phenomenon. It covers effects on the individual as well as the organisation. There is information on the role of the government in stress management as well as the Health and Safety executive. It then discusses the consequences for organisations who are not currently following a stress management programme of some kind as well as a case study. The report then looks at ways of relieving stress and what organisations can do. There are case examples of BT and IBM's stress management practices.