The main symptoms of work related stress may include apathy, fatigue, loss of productivity, trouble concentrating and feelings of depression. Our top tips for supporting stress in the workplace:
• Recognising the signs and possible route causes
• Encouraging positive communication on stress related subjects
• Harnessing positive working relationships
• Having robust sickness absence procedures including return to work meetings
• Encouraging employees to take their lunchbreaks and holidays to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Where possible implement Employee Assistance Programmes
An employees workplace should be seen as a support system where everyone is treated with mutual respect.