Stress

Megan Seibel: When work makes us sick

875,000 workers were suffering from work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2022/23, resulting in an estimated 17.1 million working days lost.

Stress and lack of investment are driving payroll workers out of the industry

Payroll workers are unsure of their future, with high levels of stress, job security and lack of investment in individuals being the primary drivers for this. 

One in nine UK adults feel stressed every day

The average adult spends the equivalent of 123 days a year feeling stressed, with tiredness, money, and ‘loved ones’ the leading causes of anxiety.

Clocking out or burning out? Industries at highest risk of stress-related hair loss

Those experiencing heightened stress are at greater risk of hair loss, with 73.8% of respondents reporting hair loss as a direct impact of stress.

International Stress Awareness Week

International Stress Awareness Week (4th - 8th November) is an event dedicated to promoting...

National Stress Awareness Day

National Stress Awareness Day is on the 1st November with the goal of increasing...

Timesheets stressful for over 1/3 employees despite knowing the benefits

More than half (52%) of UK employees see keeping timesheets as a form of distrust towards employees, despite the benefits being clear.

Dr Kylie Bennett: How mental health differs between sectors and the impact stress has on employees

In the UK stress is the most common work-related illness, something which has only worsened with the cost of living crisis.

Desire for stress reduction programmes grows as employee mental wellbeing takes a hit

Workers are calling for better support via Stress Reduction Programmes as stress levels increase across the UK.

Julia Lyons: Mental Health Awareness Week – managing workplace stressors 

In light of Mental Health Awareness Week, it's crucial to address the stressors of modern life, particularly those stemming from the workplace. 

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