A survey of 300 executives identified several key stressors: 1. Deadlines and budget constraints 2. Financial stress and pressure to meet earnings expectations 3. Constant change, email overload, and poor organizational communication The article concludes by asking about common stressors for the reader's organization and whether they have a program to address staff needs.

1. What Stresses Executives???? From a survey of 300 executives and managers conducted by Net Future Institute of North Hampton, N.H. as reported in the Globe and Mail, Friday, Feb. 15th/02

2. 1. Deadlines

3. 2. Budget constraints

4. 3. Financial stress, earnings

5. 4. Constant change

6. 5. E-mail overload

7. 6. Poor organizational communication, upwards or downwards

8. 7. Impact of layoffs, reduced staff

9. 8. Pressure from upper management, performance expectations

10. 9. Unimportant tasks that are designated urgent

11. 10. Co-worker conflicts

12. 11. Family Pressure

13. 12. Meetings, too many or too unproductive

14. 13. Dealing with the problems of others

15. 14. Office politics

16. 15. Personnel related problems such as grievances and employee welfare

17. 16. Job security, dwindling confidence in survival of the division or company

18. 17. Personal finances

19. 18. Health problems, lack of sleep

20. 19. Pressure from subordinates I need an hour of your time . .

21. 20. Ethical disconnect between the executive and others in the company

22. 21. Environmental factors such as smoke, perfume or bad lighting

23. What stressors do the people face in your organization? And Do you have a program that addresses the needs of your staff?