ResearchPro International Multidisciplinary Journal

Work-related anxiety has emerged as a critical psychological concern affecting employees across both public and private organisations. Rapid technological advancements, global crises, organisational restructuring, and increasing performance pressures have intensified workplace demands, making employees more vulnerable to anxiety-related outcomes. This paper examines the nature, causes, manifestations, and organisational consequences of workrelated anxiety, with a comparative focus on public and private sector organisations. It distinguishes work-related anxiety from related constructs such as stress, burnout, and depression, highlighting its unique psychological and behavioural implications. The study explores sector-specific causes, including bureaucratic rigidity, public accountability, and policy-driven change in public organisations, as well as competition, job insecurity, performance pressure, and rapid organisational change in private organisations. The paper further analyses the signs and effects of anxiety on employees’ performance, engagement, safety, and well-being, and evaluates coping mechanisms at individual, managerial, and organisational levels. Emphasis is placed on the role of leadership, supportive workplace cultures, and timely professional intervention in mitigating anxiety. The study concludes that while work-related anxiety is prevalent in sectors, its intensity and consequences are often more pronounced in private organisations, underscoring the need for targeted organisational strategies and evidence-based mental health interventions.