Job
Demands

Job demands, including workload, time pressures, and emotional labour, are a major factor in workplace stress and burnout. When workloads are excessive, deadlines are unrealistic, or staff are expected to absorb emotional strain without support, it creates a toxic cycle that impacts both individual wellbeing and organisational performance. High job demands are a recognised psychosocial hazard, contributing to chronic stress, anxiety, and exhaustion.

Balance in the Workplace provides tools to help organisations manage job demands effectively, ensuring workloads are fair, achievable, and sustainable. Through workload management systems, flexible work arrangements, clear policies on workload distribution, and regular check-ins, workplaces can reduce stress, increase efficiency, and foster a healthier, more resilient workforce. Addressing job demands isn’t just about productivity, it’s about creating workplaces where employees feel supported, valued, and able to thrive.