Unmanageable workloads have become a daily reality for many staff thanks to budget restraints caused by severe underfunding of colleges. Excessive workloads have a serious impact on wellbeing and morale and can contribute to stress, anxiety and depression.
Management expectations sometimes don’t adequately take account of staffing shortages, leading to increasing unpaid overtime, staff not being able to take breaks, micro-management and even bullying.
UNISON negotiates joint agreements and produces guidance on a range of issues affecting your life at work, including working hours, work-life balance, annual leave, parental leave and bullying and harassment.