The HSE definition of work-related stress is: “The adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or other types of demand placed on them at work”. If stress becomes too excessive and prolonged, mental and physical ill health may develop. Line managers play a crucial role in supporting staff that experience distress and/or mental health problems and are the first official contact between the employer and the individual. This Directors Briefing takes you through the legal duties, signs of stress, recommendations for employers, effects of work-related stress, guidelines to help employees and case law.
This free download is available until 31st August 2022.