Numerous studies have linked stress to impaired performance in the workplace. Occupational stress affects productivity, absenteeism, accidents, worker turnover and stress-related health problems that all cost companies large amounts of money every year. By identifying major sources of stress in a workplace, management can help to identify changes in the work environment and other interventions that will reduce stress and increase productivity. The Job Stress Survey was developed to assess generic sources of work-related stress experienced by men and women in a wide variety of business, industrial and educational settings. It can help you compare stress levels among employees in different departments or divisions within the same organization.

Severity and Frequency scales – providing information on the average level of perceived severity and frequency of occurrence of the 30 JSS stressor events.

Stress Index – assesses the overall level of stress based on the combined severity and frequency ratings of all 30 stressor events.

10-Item Subscales – measure components of occupational stress associated with the job itself (Job Pressure) and the lack of support from co-workers or the policies and procedures of the organization (Lack of Organizational Support).