Corporate and Private Stress Management from Ecstasis
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Now, more than ever, tackling stress in the workplace is crucial for any organisation of any size. Current legislation under the European framework directive 89/391 requires that all employers have a “duty to ensure the safety and health of workers in every aspect related to work” This duty covers work-related stress and its causes.
Here come’s the science ...
HSE (Health and Safety Executive) commissioned research has indicated that:
• about half a million people
in the UK experience work-related stress at a level they believe
is making them ill;
• up to 5 million people in the UK feel "very" or "extremely" stressed
by their work; and
• a total of 12.8 million working days were lost to stress, depression
and anxiety in 2003/4.
• 150,000 employees report taking a month off work with stress related
illnesses
• Up to 80% of ALL diseases is triggered or worsened by psychosomatic
factors
• Number of days lost costs British Industry up to 5 Billion pounds
a year
These facts are just the tip of iceberg, stress in the workplace is costing British Industry as a whole, Billions!
What is stress?
HSE defines stress as "the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressure or other types of demand placed on them". Pressure is part and parcel of all work and helps to keep us motivated.
But excessive pressure can lead to stress which undermines performance, is costly to employers and can make people ill. As a Business, not tackling stress in the workplace could cost you:
