| One in four people in the UK will experience a mental health issue at some point. While most conditions are mild and treatable, anxiety and depression are particularly common and can arise from both personal and work-related challenges.
As this week marks the beginning of Stress Awareness Week, we would like to introduce you to a timely opportunity to support your team’s mental health and boost your business performance. In line with UK design best practices, we are offering guidance based on the Health and Safety Executive’s Working Minds campaign. |
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There are three main reasons employers should look to prevent work-related stress and support good mental health;
- it’s the law
- it’s good for business
- and it’s the right thing to do
The law requires all employers to prevent work-related stress. In practical terms, that means doing a risk assessment at an organisational level and acting on it. Failing to manage stress at work can cost employers in reduced productivity, sickness absence, or even losing a valued member of the team. |
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| The Working Minds campaign brings together a range of practical tools and support to help employers, managers and workers.
Get started in 5 steps:
- Reach out and have conversations
- Recognise the signs and causes of stress
- Respond to any risks you’ve identified
- Reflect on actions you’ve agreed and taken
- Make it Routine to check in on how people are feeling and coping
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Stress Indicator Tool
Preventing work-related stress, depression and anxiety is a legal duty, it’s good for business and it’s the right thing to do. By being proactive, you can improve productivity, reduce sickness absence and help retain valued workers.
Employers can use the Stress Indicator Tool to start conversations about stress at work, identify areas for improvement, and ensure that workplace conditions do not exacerbate mental health.
Learn more about HSE’s Stress Indicator Tool (SIT) and how it can help you manage stress in your organisation. |
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