Difficulties in the Workplace

What are Some Workplace Difficulties?

No matter how good you are at your job, at some point in your career you are likely to experience at least one sort of work-place difficulty. It could be bullying, work-related stress, redundancy, being fired, or any manner of negative situations that may happen. People spend nearly one third of their adult lives at work, and workplace issues are a common source of stress for many. It is impossible to have a workplace where everyone’s roles, expectations, and personalities work perfectly together, without conflict. Certain workplace issues may cause negative psychological symptoms. Workplace issues can lead to decreased performance and productivity, loss of job/termination, decreased satisfaction/happiness, stress, and a wide variety of mental health issues.

Common Workplace Issues

Common workplace issues that employees face include:

• Interpersonal conflict
• Gossip
• Harassment
• Performance issues
• Communication problems
• Bullying
• Discrimination
• Poor job fit A therapist can help you find resolution, so that you can experience an empowering and fulfilling life.