Corporate Social Responsibility and Psychosocial Risk Management

Exploring the Link Between Job Stress and Performance: Identifying the Root Causes

“…Job stress is the harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when job requirements do not match the worker's capabilities, resources, or needs (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 2018). The negative consequences of job stress include physical health problems such as cardiovascular disease and musculoskeletal disorders and psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety, and burnout (Leka et al, 2018). According to a literature review by Cavanaugh et al (2020), job stress has evolved to include the individual's response to job demands and the broader social and organisational context.…”

“…A systematic literature review explored the relationship between job stress and physical and mental health. Research has shown that job stress is associated with various physical health issues such as cardiovascular diseases, musculoskeletal disorders, gastrointestinal problems, and impaired immune function Heinen et al, 2018;Leka et al, 2018;Shi et al, 2018). The mechanism underlying the relationship between job stress and physical health may involve changes in physiological processes, such as increased cortisol levels, reduced heart rate variability, and increased inflammation (Gao et al, 2018).…”

“…Identifying the root causes of job stress is essential for preventing and managing the negative impact of job stress on physical and mental health. Employers can implement organisational changes, workload management, and stress management programs to reduce job stress and promote employee well-being (Leka et al, 2018). Employees can also manage job stress, such as practising relaxation techniques and maintaining a healthy work-life balance (Shanafelt et al, 2018;.…”

Assessment in occupational health psychology.

“…Qualitative methods of assessment and data collection, including observation, focus groups, and interviews, often are used in these situations. Qualitative methods also are useful for identifying psychosocial stressors that are situation specific (Leka & Cox, 2010).…”

Do Leadership, Organizational Communication, and Work Environment Impact Employees’ Psychosocial Hazards in the Oil and Gas Industry?

“…Psychosocial hazards, in this context, represent a 2 of 20 major risk factor that could be hazardous to one's physical and mental health. Meanwhile, the impacts of psychological risks can be seen at the organizational level [4]. Therefore, work-related stress is a reaction that people experience when they are confronted with work expectations and pressures that are not linked to their skills and talents, challenging their capacity to cope with the stress [5,6].…”