This research examines the levels of stress recorded in working individuals over a range of industries in China's third largest city. In total 38 company employees were tested via a four-part questionnaire to determine overall stress levels. It was found that the mean for stress was 89.97- this falls easily within the norm for working stress of 80 to 110 as determined by the instrument.

While clearly some occupations exhibited high stress situational factors others were below the norm showing a lack of challenge in the work or non-commitment to the employer. All abnormal scores were examined and followed up with the offer of counselling at the employees discretion. All employers received a written report of overall stress levels but without identifying individual employees.

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