Psychosocial risks and job performance

Job performance

This article focusses on job performance from the perspective of psychosocial risks in the work environment. Many risks may hinder good job performance. The article does not cover physical (such as, carrying heavy loads) or environmental risks (such as, extreme heat or cold) which also affect job performance[1] . The psychosocial risks examined in this article in relation to job performance include job characteristics such as workload, lack of control, social context, career outcomes, job conditions, and acute stressors.

Definitions of job performance

Job performance indicates how well an individual…