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.
The role of an employee 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.
At an organisational level an employer will provide information to enable employees to understand their roles and responsibilities. There are two potentially stressful areas associated with an employee’s role. Conflicting roles and uncertainty regarding a person’s role can be a cause of work-related stress.
That employees indicate that they understand their role and responsibilities and there are systems in place locally to respond to any individual concerns.
