June 12, 2002—The UKs EEF (Engineering Employers Federation) has published free guidance on stress at work for employers and employees. “Managing Stress at Work” is available in PDF format online from the EEF website, and provides details of practical actions that employers and managers can carry out to deal with stress in the workplace.
As part of its campaign to raise health and safety in the workplace as an issue of competitiveness, the EEF is stressing that positive action in dealing with stress at work can bring benefits to business as a whole. The EEF claims that – by following the guide – employers will be better able to manage stress at work, which in turn will lead to a reduction in absenteeism, increased work quality and performance, improved relations with customers, colleagues and suppliers and reduced staff turnover.
The guide also provides organizations with clear details on what exactly stress is and how they can spot signs of people who may be suffering with stress.
—Ciaron Dunne
Supplied by WorkplaceLaw.net
