Work-related stress (WRS) accounts for 37% of all ill health cases and 45% of all working days lost due to ill health. The total number of working days lost in 2015/16 was 11.7 million. The overall economic cost to Great Britain was estimated to be over £5 billion. (HSE)

As an employer/ manager/supervisor, you have a key role in minimising the risk of stress in the workplace. Understanding how stress can affect the health of staff, reduce their productivity and lead to performance issues for both individuals, teams and your organisation, undoubtedly stands you in good stead to prevent harm and create a positive working environment.

Because stress can be caused by external and internal factors, managers need to be able to help staff by controlling the pressure from the organisation. In addition to be able to offer support to any individual who either approaches you or who you identify as showing signs of stress.

What's included

• • Lunch and refreshments when training is delivered at our training venues
  • For courses held on our premises, complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits are available. Lunch is not provided, however, there is a wide variety of eateries within a short walk of the centre.
  • Comprehensive course materials and exercises

Course Content

• • Key Topics
    What stress is and how to recognise it in others and themselves
    Stress - What the Law Says
    Creating the Right Climate - how to manage effectively
    Communication skills for discussing the problems
    HSE Stress Management Standards & Competency Tool
    The Cusp Framework
    Other Employer Schemes and Guidance