COSERE | 121 Consider possible stressors separately: • Organisational factors, such as power distance, centralisation, limited opportunities for advancement, insufficient positive feedback on performance, and conflicting goals, along with unclear or duplicated functions, unrealistic objectives, and stringent controls, highlight deficiencies in the management of an organisation. • Social stressors, such as lack of social support, exclusion, individual and intergroup conflicts, workplace bullying, and discrimination, are equally significant and can have profound consequences on human health. • Work-related stressors, including a fast pace of work, long working hours, and persistent overload, adversely impact employee productivity and consequently, the company’s outcomes. • Monotonous work, which demands attention but offers little responsibility, can be a catalyst for neurosis. • Role ambiguity refers to situations where staff members lack sufficient information about their functions and objectives. They are uncertain about their colleagues’ expectations and have insufficient information about the boundaries of their responsibilities • Personal characteristics and health status vary among individuals—what may be a source of stress for one person, like monotonous work, could be a comfortable environment for another. Individuals with heart and nervous system conditions are particularly sensitive to conflict situations, which may not bother others. However, organisational and social stressors such as harassment, abuse, and discrimination adversely affect all employees. Additionally, employees are acutely aware of the burdens of precarious work and the fear of job loss How to manage professional stress? Occupational stress is nearly unavoidable, but it can be effectively managed. When addressing stress, it’s beneficial for individuals to reassess their existing approaches and make necessary adjustments in their lives to overcome professional stress. The most crucial yet challenging aspect of stress management is identifying potential
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