Stress, Fatigue and Conflict in the Workplace
People work in different ways, and every workplace varies in how it meets the competing needs of customers, employees and the work required.
Creating a safe and healthy workplace is therefore everyone’s business – and a basic part of the relationship between employers and employees.
Getting the balance right for everyone may require some negotiation and cooperation but well-designed, organised and managed work is not only positive for businesses, but it contributes to engaged, productive and healthy employees.
Where there is insufficient attention to job design, work organisation and management, or if other factors intervene, problems may arise. These are often described as "psychosocial" hazards or harms and include:
Well-managed workplaces will be proactive about working through these problems if they arise, and they’ll be prepared to resolve or minimise any harm to the people affected.
There are some problems at work that can also have implications for employment relationships, particularly where these problems may involve stress, fatigue, bullying or workplace violence. For further information go to resolving employment relationship problems.
