Abstract: This study reviewed literature on stress arising from work-roles and its implications to organizational performance. This featured an introduction to the study followed by conceptual and theoretical framework as well as a section for empirical evidences of work role stress and organizational performance. This was followed by a highlight of work-role stressors and recommendations of possible antidotes. The study concluded with a brief discussion of implications of the study to employee and organizational wellbeing as well as a section for conclusion.