WORKING EFFECTIVELY UNDER PRESSURE IN A SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT
Introduction Working under pressure is a common experience in modern organizations, especially in schools. A school is a dynamic workplace where employees must respond to many responsibilities, expectations, and unexpected situations. Teachers, administrators, counselors, librarians, security staff, cleaners, and other support workers all face different forms of pressure in their daily duties. These pressures may come from lesson preparation, student behavior, examinations, parent communication, deadlines, administrative tasks, school events, staff shortages, and policy changes. Pressure is not always negative. A reasonable amount of pressure can encourage employees to stay focused, work efficiently, and complete tasks on time. However, excessive or poorly managed pressure can lead to stress, burnout, poor decision-making, conflict, and reduced work quality. In a school setting, this can affect not only employees but also students, parents, and the overall learning environment. Therefo...