Work-related stress

Excessively high work rates and/or inadequate work management can be or become a source of stress for employees. This is a growing problem that poses a threat to health.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recognised work-related stress (burnout) as a syndrome for several years now. In fact, excessive and continuous stress can lead to physical and emotional symptoms that primarily damage work performance, as well as quality of life.

Symptoms of burnout include mental or physical exhaustion, feeling mentally detached from one's work, the onset of negativity and cynicism about one's job, and a decline in professional effectiveness.