Good practice guide on stress management

The latest addition to the XpertHR good practice manual guides employers on what they can do to deter stress and, where employees experience stress, rehabilitate them. 

Stress has a significant impact on the bottom line: in 2011 stress became the primary cause of long-term sickness absence for manual and non-manual workers. Employers that adopt a framework for managing stress and take steps to decrease the risks of stress, for example by promoting psychological wellbeing, can reduce occurrences of stress and the costs associated with it. 

• Good practice: Stress management This good practice guide explores the steps that employers can take to control and manage stress. 

Also

Line manager briefing on stress This line manager briefing provides guidance for line managers on how to prevent stress and help employees cope with stress. 
Download in PowerPoint The line manager briefing on stress is accompanied by a PowerPoint presentation for training purposes. 

Practical steps to manage stress: the 2011 survey The latest XpertHR research reports on the steps employers are taking to prevent and manage stress at work, including sickness absence measures and occupational health support. 

Stress at work policy and procedure Use this model policy and procedure to set out the company's rules on stress at work and the steps to be taken to reduce the health and safety risks associated with stress.