Managing stress at work: the 2010 IRS survey

IRS research finds that almost one-third of employers plan to increase their stress management measures in order to deal with rising levels of stress caused by the recession. 

• Managing stress at work: the 2010 IRS survey Despite almost four-fifths of employers taking steps to reduce work-related stress, only just over half investigate its causes. But the majority of employers have introduced, on average, at least six different measures to deal with stress at work, and at least eight potential responses to manage stress-related absence. 

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Stress management training: the 2010 IRS survey This feature focuses on the results of the IRS stress management survey in relation to the training activities employers have developed to manage stress at work. Equipping line managers with the skills and knowledge to spot signs of stress is the key way in which organisations can manage stress and reduce its impact across the business. 

Managing the impact of the recession on employees' health and wellbeing This article analyses the impact of the recession on stress at work and looks at how health promotion and wellbeing measures can prevent stress at work from escalating. 

Work-related stress: frequently asked questions Elizabeth Stevens of Steeles (Law) LLP concludes a series of articles on work-related stress with some frequently asked questions that look at employers' obligations in relation to work-related stress. 

Health and safety: Stress at work policy and procedure This document in the XpertHR policies and documents section provides a working example against which employers can benchmark their own managing stress policy and procedures.