Risk Management Sources of Work-Related

Risk Management

Sources of work-related stress and their behavioral manifestation

Lack of training

Inadequate training of works and inappropriate skills in the work places is an aspect that may result to stress. This is a stressful aspect to workers because they provide substandard work and they fear their job security. When an employee lacks adequate training pertaining to his/her job description there are various misgivings that may result. The employees are unable to manage the time provided for the task assigned. In this respect, the outcome of their work is ineffective and this affects the overall productivity (Folk man, 2011). The organization may dismiss them or demote them. They see no value of working and they become reluctant in work, sometime showing up late without any reasons, wanting to sign out from work early among others. This problem can adversely affect the organization and management should find a permanent solution. The best approach that the organization should use is offering training to various employees in the organization (Bond & Dollard, 2010).

Both the employees and organization will benefit from the training offered and perhaps benefit from virtual training. This is the only way that the organization can deal with such a scenario. Adequate training will enhance the employee's morale and prepare them to tackle various challenges in the work and even when outside the organizational environment (Bond & Dollard, 2010).

Correct Ergonometric

Another source of work-related stress is ergonomics. An organization has duty of ensuring that employees obtain effective and quality equipments and tools that fit their job description. When employees use equipments and tools that are unfit for performing various tasks, they feel stressed out and become exhausted. Wrong equipments and tools lead to low quality work and employees may sustain injuries that may render them unproductive. Every employee enjoys using the right tools for the tasks prescribed (Bond & Dollard, 2010).

In avoiding such situations, it is good if the employer ensures that employees obtain the correct equipments for specified tasks. For instance, if it is a table, employers should provide it to employees with everything required (Bakker & Demerouti, 2007). The employees should not base their unproductive performance with wrong equipments and supplies provided by the organization. It is cost effective for the organization to obtain the necessary ergonometric than being liable for injuries sustained by the workers because of wrong ergonometric. The organization should comply with policies that safeguard the welfare of the employees. This cuts down both the long and short-term effects to the worker and organization (Bond & Dollard, 2010).

Voluminous workload

Another source of work-related stress is voluminous workload. In the process of recruitment and hiring, human resource should obtain enough personnel to work on specific tasks. Another thing to consider during the recruitment process is qualification and expertise of the employees. When the organization has adequate employees, it becomes effective to work on various projects with ease. Assigning tasks to employees based on their expertise and qualifications results to effective performance (Bond & Dollard, 2010).

Workload issues in a working environment are the source of much stress experienced by the employees. Heavy worked imposed on employees is tiring in its capacity as well as making employees work overtime hours without a pay. This means that employees spend time working on certain and postpone other significant tasks. Heavy load also means employees lack the time for resting, and they therefore produce low quality work. Eventually, the employee feels wasted and out of control of tasks assigned. This increases stress at work.

Noise

Another source of work-related stress with the place of work is loud noise. This is one of the destructive sources of stress. Employees often consider background noise as a distractive element experienced in various working environments. However, it is difficult to control most of the noise in organizations, for instance, telephone ringing in an open office and loud conversations. When the intensity of noise is very high in the office, some employees lack concentration and eventually produce low quality work (Ozcelik, Langton & Aldrich, 2008).

Loud noise may also reduce their motivation level. In controlling the intensity of noise generated from within the organization, the organization should encourage employees to close their office doors and focus in their tasks. A closed door reduces the distractions coming from the outside environment. Lack of concentration caused by loud noise increases the intensity of stress. This may alter the concentration and attitude of works towards their work. The employee in this case is unable to execute the allotted task. This is challenge that an employee can solve without involving the organization (Ozcelik, Langton & Aldrich, 2008). One way to solve the problem is by using the headphones while working. This minimizes noise distraction in the office and out of the office. Some people prefer listening to soft music as they believe it reduces distractions and improves the level of concentration. The organization can also install noise screens that blocks and absorbs loud noise. Use of carpets and rugs also reduces the intensity of noise mainly caused by dragging chairs, tables and other equipments (Ozcelik, Langton & Aldrich, 2008).

Unhealthy workstation

Another source of stress in work is unhealthy workstation. The employee spends the better part of the day seated in front of a computer. It is essential for either the chair or the desk to have the correct height and angle. These tools should be in alignment in order to avoid strain injury. Such a serious condition occurs when an employee takes part in an extended, recurring movements such as, typing or writing. In eliminating the problem of strain, employees should maintain a proper posture at the working desk.