This policy paper looks at how mental ill health in the workforce affects employers and details the costs of ignoring mental distress at work.
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Resources
A variety of resources are available here to read online or download. Typical topics include employee health and wellbeing, the cost of stress, risk assessments, stress management, stress awareness, absenteeism, recognising stress, pressure of work and many more.
We are constantly adding to this page and would welcome information on any not listed here that readers feel would be useful for others.
The 5 Minute Stress Check for Small Organisations
This booklet has been developed specifically for owners/ managers of small organisations who are generally short of both time and resources. Order your free copy - subject to availability.
Absence Management toolkit
This tool is designed to provide a summary of how to manage absence and gives a good overview of some of the key issues that need to be considered in order to manage absence effectively.
Burnt out or Burning Bright?
A report by The Mental Health Foundation into the effects of stress in th workplace.
Deal with stress
This practical pocket book provides simple, practical solutions on managing stress and reaching a healthy work-life balance.
Is Work Good for Your Health and Wellbeing
'Is Work Good for Your Health and Well-being?', commissioned by the Department for Work and Pensions, examines scientific evidence on the health benefits of work, focusing on adults of working age and the common health problems that account for two-thirds of sickness absence and long-term incapacity.
Line manager's resource
This is a practical guide to managing and supporting mental health in the workplace designed specifically for managers and employees.
Management competencies for preventing and reducing stress at work
This report presents the findings of the first phase of a research project which aimed to identify the specific management behaviours associated with the effective management of stress at work and to build a management competency framework for preventing and reducing stress at work
Mental Health in the Workplace
This booklet considers the effects of stress at work and those factors that can contribute to stress.
Stress at Work
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.
Where to get support for stressed employees
If you are concerned about the well being of a member of your staff who is feeling stressed always advise them to see their GP. Also check this resource for other services.
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