with StressworxSTRESS MANAGEMENT TRAINING COMBATS THE MAJOR CAUSE of SICKNESS ABSENCE in the UK

“Nearly two-fifths of employers overall (50% in the public sector) report that stress-related absence has increased over the past year.The top causes of stress at work are workloads,management style, non-work factors  such as relationships and family, relationships at work and considerable organisational change/restructuring.”
CIPD and SIMPLY HEALTH Autumn 2011

The highest sickness absence is within:

  • Finance, Insurance and Real Estate
  • Call Centres (highest)
  • IT services
  • Transport, distribution and storage;
  • Public Services and Central government
  • Education and Health
  • Local government and other public services
  • Care services
  • Charity services
  • Housing Associations

What is your company doing to address the issue?

What are the benefits of managing stress in your Business? Tackling work-related stress should not just be seen as a legal obligation; there are also a range of other benefits, including:

  • reduced cost of absence, including sick pay, sickness cover, overtime and recruitment
  • improved workplace morale, better working relationships and increased employee satisfaction
  • increased productivity, through employees being healthier, happier, better motivatedand engaged in their work
  • protection from litigation and bad press

GOOD PRACTICE IN THE WORKPLACE

  • Training for line managers and staff
  • Shared vision and values
  • Regular supervision
  • Managing workloads among staff
  • Stress risk assessment
  • Physical environment
  • Stress coaching and on-the-job support
  • Individual support for personal problems
  • Publicise internal and external support pathways
  • HSE Management Standards for Stress
  • Open and transparent communication channels
  • Effective and supportive sickness absence procedures
  • Promote work/life balance
  • Flexible hours where possible
  • Employee engagement and consultation
  • Promote positive working relationships
  • Good communication
  • Exercise provision and social activities
  • Peer support/buddy systems
  • Raise awareness of wellbeing and promote open discussion
  • Relaxation techniques, visiting therapists

 HAPPY PEOPLE = HAPPY WORKPLACES = PRODUCTIVITY!

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