Stress

In aid of National Stress Awareness Day, WWP has released the second episode of the Mind, Body, Work Podcast titled “Spotlight on Mental Health: Addressing Stress in the Workplace”.

When long-term stress becomes overwhelming, it can create a number of health problems, such as anxiety and depression, substance use issues, sleep problems and bodily pain.

In this episode of the Mind, Body, Work Podcast, Joanne Swann speaks with Neil Laybourn, founder of NL Consultancy, a mental health and wellbeing organisation. Joanne also speaks with the Chief Executive of MFHA England, Simon Blake. Together they shed light on the critical issue of workplace stress and discuss strategies and insights that can pave the way for a healthier, happier work environment.

Even though it’s more than three years since the pandemic and the UK exited the EU, HR leaders are still contending with an array of challenges, some longstanding and others newly emerging.

A new study of top-earning business leaders has revealed more than half of female execs suffer panic attacks and anxiety, and 40% use recreational drugs at least once a week.

Alarming findings from a recent survey conducted by data management firm Solidatus reveal that...

The COLC is causing more financial stress for female employees, with 48% of them experiencing 'very' or 'somewhat' stress compared to less than 1/3 of male employees.

Employees from all levels of seniority, from junior members through to business owners and managing directors suffer the effects of workplace stress. However, there are plenty of things businesses can do to combat its effects.

Acas has launched new advice for employers on managing stress after a third of British workers (33%) believe that their organisation is not effective at managing work-related stress.

This Stress Awareness Month, it is crucial leaders are proactive in helping employees keep stress at bay and preventing it from escalating into more serious wellbeing issues such as burnout.