Effects of work stress on people’s health and productivity

data from World Health Organization (WHO) Explain that one of the reasons causing more absenteeism in organizations and affecting productivity is related to stress issues.

Work stress is a condition resulting from the increased pressure in the work environment. In addition, it can cause physical and/or mental saturation of the worker, affecting his productivity and health in the long term.

(See: Shorter Workday Lowers Anxiety and Fatigue Levels)

According to Adriana Solano, the chief executive of the Colombian Security Council, she was exposed to high levels of electrical voltage It not only affects the performance of employees, but it can also be the cause of various accidents.

We have succeeded in showing that one of the main causes of some accidents has to do with this negative pressure. And it is that this condition takes away our focus, which can lead to poorly performing work, doing it incorrectly, generating processes that have a direct impact on productivity or even more seriously, can lead to accidents.”It is to explain.

(More news: Positive and negative work stress: what it is and what are its effects)

The expert points out that stressful situations can have consequences for health, By causing irritability, distress, difficulty resting, and even symptoms of depression or permanent fatigue.

When it comes to physical changes, some analysts point out that work stress generally results in low energy, muscle soreness, back pain, insomnia, upset stomach, and constant headaches.

(Read more: Work Stress: Why It Happens and How It Can Be Treated)

The effects can also be present in situations such as forgetfulness, disorganization, inability to focus, and anxiety.

In this sense, Solano invites both companies and their collaborators to Start managing this problem and managing to prevent this type of situation from happening.

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