Stress management has never been more relevant or important than it is today. Recent research suggests that stress levels have doubled in the last 4 years. This can be linked to increasing financial pressures, fears about job security and fears for the future.
“Stress is one of the biggest health issues facing employees today and is the leading cause of absence at work”
This means that stress is now a major problem for employees and for businesses alike. It leaves me gobsmacked therefore that most businesses are so woefully ill-prepared to deal with this huge problem. The cost, both to the health of employees and the bottom line of businesses, is colossal and action is therefore crucial.
"The cost, both to the health of employees and the bottom line of businesses, is colossal and action is therefore crucial."
That is why I am supporting National Stress Awareness Day on 2nd November 2011. This is the 13th of these and is aimed at celebrating beating stress! The theme this year is “Wellbeing and Resilience at Work”, which fits perfectly with our own experience and expertise of helping others cope more effectively. Our commercial team have a wide range of services and products that support wellbeing at work and are aimed at easing this significant workplace problem. I know that our support, services and products can make a real difference to the lives of people suffering the horribly debilitating effects of stress, and to businesses who can see a huge return on any investment they make in stress management programmes.
For more information on our services and how we may be able to help, contact Emma Carty. For more information on National Stress Awareness Day visit www.isma.org.uk/national-stress-awareness-day/
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