Pressure at work is a common occurrence due to the various demands in the workplace today. An individual can accept this pressure when it is on par with the knowledge, resources and expectations one carries. But when the pressure is more than what one can accept and it becomes unmanageable, it leads to stress.
Occupational or work-related stress is the result of unmatched work demands in relation to one’s knowledge and abilities which challenge the ability to cope with it (World Health Organisation).
The American Psychological Association points out that work-related stress is influenced by various factors such as workload, job security, physical environment and safety, autonomy, decision latitude, independence, level of responsibility, the nature and pace of work and the relationships with coworkers and supervisors.
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