Stress at Work for Public Sector Managers
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https://doi.org/10.5020/2318-0722.2023.29.e13222Keywords:
welfare at work, occupational stress, occupational health, public serviceAbstract
In the current scenario of organizational changes and the nature of work, stress remains a challenge and a relevant problem, with peculiarities that must be investigated when considering public organizations and their managers. This study sought to explore the perceptions of public sector managers about stress at work, diagnosing stress levels in management work. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and questionnaires consisting of open questions and closed items with managers of a federal public agency. Descriptive qualitative and quantitative analyses were performed. The average level of stress diagnosed was moderate. The main stressors refer to political influences and interference in the manager's performance, insufficient number of professionals in the teams, tight deadlines, and interference of work demands in rest and leisure times. The study brings reflections on practices aimed at promoting the welfare of these professionals, presents a questionnaire about stress in management work, and outlines a research agenda.
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