A major cause of stress at work is a bullying or autocratic boss. Sometimes, the boss is unaware of his/her behaviour, in which case it is possible to change him/her. You can do that by finding a time when he is less stressed and highlight the impact of his behaviour on you and others, giving specif...

Having to deal with a manager who doesn't listen is a common source of stress in the workplace. By not listening they are in effect saying they don't value you. The reality is that it is 'their problem' not yours. Those kinds of managers tend to be less effective, have high turnover of staff, are wo...

It is certainly the case in some contexts that performance management, micro-management and other similar approaches can be a form of institutional bullying, but it all depends on the context and culture of the organisation, and how it is perceived by employees. The definition of bullying is the 'pe...

If you are feeling stressed at work but you don't know why, it is important to get at the source of the problem. There are several ways to do this. First, if you have a friend or colleague that you trust and has provided you with sound advice in the past, then organise with him/her to meet up and tr...

It is certainly true in today's workplace that there is enormous pressure to deliver to the bottom line, this frequently translates into unmanageable workloads, unrealistic deadlines, a more assertive management style and long working hours. Obviously, employers have a legal duty of care to look aft...

The question you ought to ask yourself is 'am I in the right job'. Most people who go into sales know the ups and downs, and are used to being rejected, frustrated and the like. The issue is do you enjoy overall or are you stressed most of the time. If the latter, you might consider what else you mi...