One third of companies in both the finance and services and the trade and commerce sectors also report stress due to fear of layoff. As companies try to do more with fewer employees, time constraints and fatigue become part of the job description for the remaining employees. In the finance and services and the industry and manufacturing sectors, half of businesses report that employees face constant, tight deadlines. Long hours and lack of rest are a reality in one third of companies. Fatigue compounds the situation.
Interpersonal conflicts thrive in such an environment.
Conflicts between workers are recognized by one third of all companies. Conflicts with supervisors and management are less frequent but still a fact of life for workers in one fifth of Canadian workplaces. Fortunately, many companies don't let the problems degenerate into unmanageable situations. Effective solutions do exist. Invest in employee education and upgrading.