This document discusses major causes and effects of workplace stress. The main causes discussed are workload, level of responsibility, lack of career development, long hours, isolation, role conflict, job insecurity, and bad relationships at work. Effects of stress discussed include increased risk of health problems like high blood pressure, heart problems, and decreased immune system. Stress can also lead to increased metabolism, weight loss or gain, and changes in cholesterol levels. The document also provides some solutions to reducing workplace stress such as job analysis and design, clear goals and expectations, rewards and recognition, health and safety programs, and stress management.