Changes occur in the workplace daily and supervisors are responsible for distributing the work equitably. Effective workload management is critical to supporting the psychological wellness of an employee. In addition, the University strives to promote psychological well-being and to prevent psychological harm while supporting employees in prioritizing their own health and wellness.
Workload management is part of the 13 workplace factors in the National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace. To identify whether workload is a risk factor within your sector, ask yourself these questions:
- Is the amount of work expected of each of your employees reasonable for their position?
- Can your employees come to you and discuss their personal workload (including demands, level of control, etc.)?
- Do your employees have the equipment, resources, and time needed to do their jobs successfully?
- Is the work environment free from unnecessary interruptions and disruptions?
- Do they have control over how their tasks and responsibilities are prioritized?