TAKE THE STRESS TESTThe range of factors that can cause work-related stress include overwork, bullying, low job control, job insecurity and poor work organisation. The range of factors that can cause work-related stress include overwork, bullying, low job control, job insecurity and poor work organisation. However, many of us don’t recognise we are suffering from stress. Take the NUJ’s quick stress test to see if your work is making you stressed out.
Do you agree with the following statements?
- I get up in the morning dreading the working day ahead
- I have unachievable deadlines at work
- I cannot cope with the demands of my job, and feel pressured to work long hours
- I cannot complete all tasks that are required of me within my normal work day
- Working relationships between colleagues are negative
- I am unclear about what is expected of me at work
- The effects of change go unmonitored where I work, and therefore necessary adjustments are not made
- I do not get the help and support I need from colleagues
- I do not receive the training and development that I need when I take on new work
- I am less able to cope with the pressure at work than I was 12 months ago
So are you stressed out? How many statements did you agree with?
0-2 Although you’re not experiencing many of the common indicators of stress at work, if any of these do apply, have a think about whether they are having a detrimental impact on your health and wellbeing. If so, go to the NUJ website for advice.
3-4 It looks like stress could be an issue where you work. Take a look at the NUJ’s Stressed Out web pages for advice about what to do.
5 or more It’s likely that you are working in a culture in which stress is a health and safety risk. Talk to your NUJ rep about what it is best to do.
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