How to tell your boss you have too much work

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In our management sessions, we often explore how to respond to an employee who says they have too much work, and the employer's duty of care in relation to preventing work-related stress.

This article looks at managing a heavy workload from the employee's perspective, and provides some helpful tips and suggestions on what to do if you feel you have too much work.

-Seek advice from your manager or a coworker on ways to decrease the amount of time you spend on certain assignments.-Be upfront about asking if priorities can be shifted or trade-offs can be made.-Show a willingness to pitch in by inquiring if there are small ways you can be helpful to colleagues and projects.

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