--- title: Are you selling a stressful workplace? How job adverts impact workplace culture. description: Are you selling a stressful workplace? How job adverts impact workplace culture. --- [Skip to content](https://info.flatfeerecruiter.co.uk/migration/are-you-selling-a-stressful-workplace-how-job-adverts-impact-workplace-culture#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![Flat Fee Main Logo](https://info.flatfeerecruiter.co.uk/hubfs/flatfee-logo.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - Go to flatfeerecruiter.co.uk Go to flatfeerecruiter.co.uk Hello. How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Content Library](https://info.flatfeerecruiter.co.uk/migration?hsLang=en) 2. [Recruitment Advice](https://info.flatfeerecruiter.co.uk/migration/recruitment-advice?hsLang=en) # Are you selling a stressful workplace? How job adverts impact workplace culture. #### A stressful workplace is one of the biggest contributors to poor mental health and is responsible for higher rates of absenteeism, low productivity and burnout amongst employees. #### Savvy employers will do their best to [prevent staff becoming overwhelmed](https://flatfeerecruiter.co.uk/faq/are-you-promoting-positive-mental-health-in-the-workplace). While some pressure, like deadlines or targets, can be an effective motivator, too much will ultimately harm business. #### Fortunately, in recent years there has developed a better understanding of mental health. This is thanks to campaigns such as [National Stress Awareness Day](https://www.rethink.org/get-involved/awareness-days-and-events/stress-awareness-day/), which takes place on the 2nd November. #### Most modern businesses will provide at least some of the following to help ensure that their staff thrive without becoming overwhelmed: - #### **Open channels of communication** – The days of the distant boss should be behind us. Employers are generally more comfortable hearing and responding to staff concerns. - #### **Flexible working hours** – The post-lockdown world has seen a surge in hybrid working models, which allow for a healthier work/life balance. - #### **Effective workload management** – Small steps such as placing limits on non-essential meetings and setting clear boundaries on after-hours work provide for a healthier workplace. #### Candidates at all stages of their career are aware of these developments and, quite rightly, expect them when they apply for new jobs. As a result, [when advertising for roles](https://flatfeerecruiter.co.uk/job-boards), it’s crucial to emphasise a positive working environment. #### This may sound simple enough, but many supposedly positive phrases common to job adverts are likely to have different implication for potential candidates, such as: - #### **‘Fast paced environment’** – A chaotic workplace. - #### **‘Works well under pressure’** – Expect an excessive workload. - #### **‘Not a 9 to 5 job’** – Be on call 24/7 - #### **‘Hit the ground running’** – There are no training resources. - #### **‘Self starter’** – Your manager will be distant or absent altogether. #### Positive working environments still challenging and dynamic, and it’s possible to present them in a way that emphasises this, for example: - #### **‘Collaborative environment’** – Indicates teamwork and shared objectives. - #### **‘Opportunities to learn’** – Reflects a commitment to employee growth. - #### **‘Flexible working’** – Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy work/life balance - #### **‘Training and development’** – Shows support for employees and potential career growth. #### Of course there will always be clients with a misplaced pride in operating an excessively high pressure workplace. 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