Causes of Work Fatigue
Work fatigue can affect any worker at any time, regardless of the type of work or the employer. Causes of work fatigue include circumstances related to the workplace itself, such as the work hours, conditions and interactions with supervisors and coworkers. In addition, the employee might have such issues as boredom with the work, or poor work-life balance, leading to burnout.
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Overwork
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Employees who spend long hours at their jobs might experience both mental and physical work-related fatigue. A workplace that has extreme or chaotic activity levels might cause work fatigue in employees, reports the Mayo Clinic. People who spend such long hours at work that they are unable to get sufficient sleep, exercise or leisure time might also suffer from work fatigue. Workplaces that are understaffed, with employees forced to do the work of two or three people, might also lead to fatigue. Employees who feel they can never work hard enough, fast enough or well enough to please their supervisors might also feel fatigue at work.
Dysfunctional Workplace
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Those who work in a dysfunctional workplace might suffer from job-related stress and fatigue. Dealing with problematic coworkers can tax even the healthiest and most patient of employees. Supervisors who provide little support or recognition, or who harass or bully employees, might also cause fatigue in their employees. The Workplace Issues website reports that workplaces that do not allow coworkers to socialize on the job might also cause work fatigue in their staff.
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Lack of Control
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People who are unable to exert any control in their work environment might experience work fatigue. Those who cannot set their own schedules, such as requesting vacation days or the hours or days that they work, might experience job burnout. People who are unable to have any say in their work assignments or office environment are also at risk.
Dissatisfaction
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Employees who experience dissatisfaction with their jobs might also develop work fatigue. This type of work fatigue often builds up over a period of time as the employee becomes increasingly dissatisfied with his work. People who must spend long hours doing monotonous or unchallenging work might experience fatigue caused by job dissatisfaction. In addition, people working in jobs that do not utilize their skills or spark their interests might also experience job-related dissatisfaction and work fatigue.
Lack of Balance
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People who lack balance in their personal and professional lives might experience work fatigue. Taking on too many responsibilities, whether at work or at home, can cause fatigue and stress. Those who take on too many roles and try to be too many things to too many people might also experience work fatigue. People who over-schedule themselves and do not allow time for relaxation, rest and other forms of self-improvement might also experience work fatigue.
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