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The World Health Organisation regards stress as a worldwide epidemic and many countries are now putting considerable time and effort into researching ways to combat its effects in the workplace.
This section gathers work/stress related stories and developments from the UK and around the world. If you have anything of interest to add, we'd be pleased to hear from you. Just let us know through the contact us page
Stressed worker wins £2,000 in compensation
Mon, 14 Apr 2008
A mental health worker has won £2000 compensation after bosses risked her own mental well-being.
76% of HR Professionals blame increased stress for rising employee absentee levels
Fri, 4 Apr 2008
A poll of over 100 HR professionals revealed that stress is the top cause of rising employee absenteeism in the UK. 76% of respondents noted an increase in the number of employees taking time off due to stress-related illnesses in the past five years.
Stress at Work - new report from The Work Foundation
Sat, 29 Mar 2008
Stress at Work considers recent analysis of stress and reviews a series of recent high-profile contributions to the debate. It then explores the legal and policy context againsts which organisations must operate in regard to stress. Practical interventions are examined and critically evaluated.
How-to guidance for businesses that want to get it right on disability
Thu, 27 Mar 2008
Employers' Forum on Disability's highly popular series of Briefing Papers has been revised and updated with new case studies and the latest developments in the law.
Work is making you mentally ill
Wed, 6 Feb 2008
Reports says work is affecting the mental health of thousands every year. How are businesses dealing with anxiety, depression and stress?
Positive thinking pays off at work
Wed, 9 Jan 2008
Using psychology can help workers create positive emotional states, so that they can perform to the best of their ability.
Employers warned: look out for seasonal stress in staff
Tue, 18 Dec 2007
Employers are being encouraged to keep an eye out for the signs of stress in their staff during the busy pre-Christmas and New Year periods.
Mental health conditions are now the single biggest cause of absence from work.
Fri, 30 Nov 2007
It's official! Mental health conditions are now the single biggest cause of absence from work. Common complaints such as stress, anxiety and depression are main contributors to this rising statistic.The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Peter Hain has this week announced new government measures to address mental health issues in the workplace.
UK employees don’t trust their bosses
Fri, 9 Nov 2007
Less than a third (30%) of UK employees have complete trust in their manager, with almost eight in ten (78%) believing that their manager has let them down in the past, according to research published today. (5/11/07)
Ban Bullying at Work Day
Tue, 6 Nov 2007
Ban Bullying at Work Day and National Stress Awareness Day