The five major forces or trends that are sources of stress for increasing number of American people are new technology, workforce diversity, global competition, organizational restructure, and changing work systems.

Workforce Diversity

The inclusion of individuals from various backgrounds, cultures, genders, ages, and abilities in the workplace, enhancing creativity and problem-solving.

Global Competition

The process where companies and organizations worldwide compete against each other for market share, talent, and innovation across borders.

Organizational Restructure

The process of changing the organizational makeup or operational systems of a company to improve efficiency and outcomes.