Stress is our constant everyday companion in the professional as well as in the private life. Everyone has to deal with stress, be it in a positive or negative way, at least once. In the past, stress has heavily affected people’s physical health, but today it is increasingly reflected through psychological effects. The way of life is rapidly changing and developing. It demands constant monitoring, acceptance of changes and fast adjustments. An individual is thus forced to confront, accept and incorporate quick changes into his everyday life and work. Organizations on the other hand, have to consider the change in lifestyle and developments in technology as this enables them to carry out their business plans and ensure their survival.
The diploma thesis presents the present-day stress field, and shows its causes and consequences - for the individual and for the organization. The purpose of the research, conducted in a pharmaceutical organization, was to determine the presence of stress, considering the gender, job position, education and age of its employees.
The survey that was carried out revealed a moderate level of stress in the organization. According to the results, women, non-managerial employees, higher-educated employees and the oldest personnel have the highest risk of stress. The results also show that the organization is aware of the presence of stress and does carry out activities towards its reduction. Nevertheless, additional activities such as education, meetings, communication and measuring the atmosphere in the organization are proposed as additional aids in combating stress.
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