Stress and the conditions resulting from stress are the second most reported reason given for work-related absence, and hence represent a major drain on the UK economy, the NHS and employers.
If an organisation fails to effectively assess the levels of stress within the workplace, or does not introduce measures to help anyone at risk, they will be exposed to:
As a result, HR professionals are devoting an ever-increasing amount of time managing the pressure employees experience and the effects this has on productivity, workplace relationships and staff retention. Effective assessment is particularly difficult to achieve in large companies; and allegations of inadequate assessment are often brought against employers at tribunals.
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