The dictionary defines stress as 'a continuous feeling of worry thatprevents you from relaxing'. At work, there are a lot of potentially stressful situations. For example, having to 1 a formal meeting or to 2a presentation to senior executives can cause stress, especially at the first time. In fact, all kinds of situations are more stressful When you have never found yourself in them before .However , experience does not always solve the problem. Indeed, manypeople say that they always feel under stress when 3 a valuable contract or meeting important visitors from abroad, or even just whenworking to 4 deadlines. Other situations that employees generally find difficult to cope with include dealing with a customer who has a 5, or asking the boss for a pay 6.All the situations mentioned above are examples of short-term stress.Experts agree that this kind of stress is less damaging to health than long-term stress, which happens when employees constantly work 7 pressure or have to cope with an ever-increasing 8. In such cases, a complete change OF 9 can of course be a solution , but companies should try to reduce stress levels before their employees are severely 10. Otherwise, absenteeism may increase , and some staff may even decide to resign.