STRESS 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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