The results overleaf show that members feel overworked, insecure about their job and feel exposed to constant and excessive change. As well providing statistical information, many members provided comments that give an insight into the level and causes of stress in the contemporary workplace. The more you do, the more they want. We can't give quality work as you have to be quick, quick, quick. We all know that change is good, but with the current restructuring in our department, it has gone from moderate to excessive.
Someone needs to explain to management the difference between 'change' and 'turmoil'.
The Government does not value service. Or even understand it. Authorised by Wendy Caird, CPSU National Secretary Stress Survey Results During July and August, members were asked about the sources of stress at work and what effect if any work stress was having on them. Below are the major results of 1,277 responses to the survey.