5 munite Stress Check

Some statistics

  • Nearly 3 in every 10 employees will have a mental health problem in any year
  • Work-related stress is the reason behind over half a million instances of absences
  • Work-related stress costs UK employers an estimated £3.7 billion
  • Each incidence of work-related stress involves an absence period of approx 29 days
  • Work-related stress accounts for an average of 13 millions lost days
  • More days are taken off work for stress than backaches

What can I do to prevent workplace stress?

 

Workplace stress can be minimised and staff suffering from stress-related complaints should be supported. Good people management where staff are provided with the appropriate support and development to enable them to carry out their work will create the most effective environment to reduce the risk of work-related stress.

However, most people experience stress at some point in their lives, and this affects people in different ways. It is essential that managers and employees have some understanding of the effects and causes of stress on both the individual and organisation, in order to take preventative measures. This list may be helpful:

  • Assess the work environment for the presence of stressors and take action to control and minimise the risk to employee health
  • Show openness and understanding towards people who admit to being under too much pressure
  • Facilitate good communications and support within the organisation
  • Ensure adequate preparation for new roles and responsibilities
  • Encourage an open and understanding attitude to what staff say about the pressures of their work
  • Be aware of signs of stress in staff and take appropriate action
  • Undertake regular reviews of performance, and draw up individual personal development plans, training needs and priorities
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