| International Stress Awareness Week takes place from 2 to 6 November, providing an opportunity for organisations to reflect on how they identify, prevent and manage work-related stress. Work-related stress remains one of the leading causes of ill health in Great Britain. HSE statistics show that 964,000 workers experienced work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2024/25, resulting in an estimated 22.1 million working days lost. Employers have a legal duty to assess and manage the risks of work-related stress. Taking a proactive approach can help protect workers, reduce sickness absence and create healthier working environments. But how, as an organisation, do you achieve this? Ahead of Stress Awareness Week, we’re encouraging organisations to consider how they: identify the main causes of work-related stress within their workforce recognise the signs of stress and encourage open conversations with workers assess and manage risks using evidence-based approaches review existing measures to understand whether they are making a difference Understanding where risks exist is an important first step towards introducing practical improvements. Reflection: Where in your organisation could changes reduce the risk of work-related stress? |
Free HSE webinar: Managing work-related stress
Tuesday 10 November, 3pm UK time
Following International Stress Awareness Week, join our free webinar to explore practical approaches to preventing and managing work-related stress.
The session will examine common causes of work-related stress, employers’ responsibilities and how HSE guidance and tools can help organisations identify risks and take appropriate action. Whether you’re reviewing your existing approach or looking to make improvements, the webinar will provide practical information to support your next steps.
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