The Psychological Contract for Work Stress: Employer Demands Versus Employee Choice

The purpose of this paper is to explore in greater detail the concept of employers and employees seeking a balance or equilibrium in work. Increasing demands of employers are directly related to an increase in work stress and strain in employees. Work strain creates psychological and physical ailments in employees and dramatically decreases work performance or time, creating a need to examine this timely topic. It is proposed that exploration is needed for a rounded understanding of the complexities of the employee and employer relationship, and how to develop the psychological contract, or work equilibrium for both parties.