There are 6 key factors to consider in the workplace that, if not properly managed, are associated with poor health, lower productivity and increased accident and sickness absence rates.
These are:
- demands
- control
- support
- relationship
- role
- change
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have launched a new stress indicator tool to measure attitudes and perceptions towards work-related stress. It's free to use for up to 50 employees and can help business owners get a good understanding of stress at work and how to prevent, reduce and manage it.
For more information visit the stress section of HSE's website.