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There are 6 key areas of work design that, if not managed well, are associated with poor health and well-being, lower productivity and increased sickness absence.
Work demands is considered to be one of the six risk factors that can contribute to work-related stress. These 6 key areas are addressed as part of the HSE Management Standards. The Management Standards have been developed as a best practice approach for employers and to help reduce the levels of work-related stress at an organisational level.
Demands on an individual are often quoted as the main cause of work-related stress and include issues such as workload, work patterns and the work environment. If work demands are managed properly, employees will be able to cope better with the day-to-day demands of their job.
That employees indicate that they are able to cope with the demands of their job and systems are in place locally to respond to any individual concerns.
