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Stress at work takes centre stage

Stress is a hot topic nowadays, but never more so than during the past few weeks. At the beginning of November it was announced that Antonio Horta-Osorio, the Chief Executive of Lloyds, had become a high-profile victim of work-related stress. … Continue reading

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Stress at work – not just an employee issue

Workplace stress is still perceived by some to be an employee problem. Whilst it is of great value to encourage employees to improve their general state of wellbeing by offering advice on issues such as time management, diet, or exercise, … Continue reading

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Younger employees feeling more stress at work

The results of a major international survey of employee engagement levels has shown that the recession is causing more stress for younger workers (18-29 year olds) than their older counterparts (those in their fifties and sixties). The GfK NOP International … Continue reading

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Employers’ roles in dealing with employee stress

The British Academy was inspired to carry out research into work-related stress (‘Stress at Work’: http://www.britac.ac.uk/policy/Stress-at-Work.cfm) on the basis that the evidence of work stress began emerging during the 1990’s, a period of relative economic prosperity. So what would stress … Continue reading

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Resolutions for a healthier and wealthier workplace in 2011

The New Year is a natural motivator for fresh starts. With 2011 around the corner, what better time to set yourself some wellbeing resolutions to help you improve the health of your small business workplace? Here are nine ideas for … Continue reading

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Will Christmas cause added stress for your small business workplace?

As well as being a joyful time of year, Christmas sometimes brings additional pressures that can affect your employees’ well-being. At Health4work, we can help you navigate the pitfalls of the festive season, with free advice and guidance for all your workplace health concerns. Continue reading

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Could you spot a mental health issue in your team?

As a small business employer you need to be alert to the signs of mental distress if you’re to minimise disruption and help an employee to a quicker recovery. Here are five indicators of a mental health issue to look out for. Continue reading

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Finding the employee health information you need quickly

Case study looking at how a small business owner was helped by the Health4Work advisor to quickly find the exact information she needed to deal with a sensitive mental health issue in her team. One call to the Health4Work Adviceline and she could get one with running her business. Continue reading

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