The following conditions have been listed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which may cause stress at the workplace.

The Design of Tasks

• Heavy workload;
• Infrequent rest breaks;
• long work hours and shift-work; and
• Hectic and routine tasks that have little inherent meaning, do not utilize workers’ skills, and provide little sense of control.

Management Style

• Lack of participation by workers in decision- making;
• Poor communication in the organization; and
• Lack of family-friendly policies.

Interpersonal Relationships

• Poor social environment and lack of support or help from coworkers and supervisors.

Work Roles

• Conflicting or uncertain job expectations;
• Too much responsibility; and
• Too many “hats to wear.”

Career Concerns

• Job insecurity and lack of opportunity for growth, advancement, or promotion; and
• Rapid changes for which workers are unprepared.

Environmental Conditions

• Unpleasant or dangerous physical conditions, such as crowding, noise, air pollution, or ergonomic problems.