And work has become more intense. The fear of redundancy is not the only aspect of job insecurity. Although many employees are not unduly worried about losing their jobs per se, they are extremely worried about the loss of valued job features, such as their status within the organisation and their opportunity for promotion.
Relationships of trust are vital for maintaining a sense of security.
And three quarters of them claim that management and employees are not 'on the same side'. Job insecurity and work intensification are associated with poor general health and tense family relationships. Employees who enjoy high levels of supervisory support are healthier than other employees. But supportive relationships between managers and employees can only ease the symptoms of workplace stress. They do not remove the cause itself.