PYC4810
ASSIGNMENT 1
DUE DATE: 15 MAY 2026
, PYC4810 ASSIGNMENT 1 2026
DUE 15 MAY 2026
QUESTION 1
Based on the scenario, it is evident that the employee experiences work stress.
Conduct a literature search to identify and discuss strategies for managing workrelated
stress.
QUESTION 1: Strategies for Managing Work‑Related Stress
The employee in the scenario is suffering from classic symptoms of work‑related stress:
intrusive thoughts, poor sleep, palpitations, social withdrawal, and an inability to
disengage from work (Minddorset, 2023). The prevalence of such distress is not
isolated; recent data suggest that 72% of employees report moderate to high levels of
work‑related stress (Workplace Insight, 2025), and global employee engagement has
fallen to its lowest level since 2020 (Gallup, 2026). The individual‑level and
organisational costs of unmanaged stress are immense, making the identification of
effective, evidence‑based coping and prevention strategies a pressing priority for
practitioners and employers alike.
ASSIGNMENT 1
DUE DATE: 15 MAY 2026
, PYC4810 ASSIGNMENT 1 2026
DUE 15 MAY 2026
QUESTION 1
Based on the scenario, it is evident that the employee experiences work stress.
Conduct a literature search to identify and discuss strategies for managing workrelated
stress.
QUESTION 1: Strategies for Managing Work‑Related Stress
The employee in the scenario is suffering from classic symptoms of work‑related stress:
intrusive thoughts, poor sleep, palpitations, social withdrawal, and an inability to
disengage from work (Minddorset, 2023). The prevalence of such distress is not
isolated; recent data suggest that 72% of employees report moderate to high levels of
work‑related stress (Workplace Insight, 2025), and global employee engagement has
fallen to its lowest level since 2020 (Gallup, 2026). The individual‑level and
organisational costs of unmanaged stress are immense, making the identification of
effective, evidence‑based coping and prevention strategies a pressing priority for
practitioners and employers alike.
