Transforming Workplace Stress: The Importance of Neuroleadership for Building Resilient Work Environment

Workplace Stress In Contemporary Work Environments

Work-related stress results from excessive or threatening demands and triggers negative consequences for individuals. Analysing stressors is crucial to prevent and manage work-related stress in contemporary organisations (Peiró & Rodríguez, 2008). The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes to the way we work. With remote working being the norm for many employees, it has resulted in several challenges. The pressure of work due to a heavy workload and the constant demand for technology can lead to behavioural stress, which, in turn, can impact one's health (Ingusci et al., 2021). Employees often face challenging tasks that require significant cognitive resources. It puts them under immense pressure to succeed, and they bear heavy responsibilities and workloads. Despite protective factors such as job satisfaction, good earnings, autonomy, non-routine work, and schedule control, managers still experience high-stress levels (Crivelli et al., 2019). Studies suggest expanding and redefining the context and content of stressors to understand work-related stress better. It is crucial to consider factors such as human resources policies, structural changes, organisational flexibility, new career opportunities, work-life balance, loss of status, and cross-cultural phenomena in today's constantly evolving organisational environment (Peiró & Rodríguez, 2008).