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The World Health Organisation regards stress as a worldwide epidemic and many countries are now putting considerable time and effort into researching ways to combat its effects in the workplace.
This section gathers work/stress related stories and developments from the UK and around the world. If you have anything of interest to add, we'd be pleased to hear from you. Just let us know through the contact us page
Stress claims: fewer hurdles for claimants?
Fri, 24 Oct 2008
A new judgement (Dickins v. 02) handed down by the Court of Appeal has left the way open for more claimants to bring stress claims by lowering some of the hurdles set up in the leading stress case of Hatton v. Sutherland.
Innovative Collaboration to tackle Workplace Stress
Thu, 28 Aug 2008
Business Mentality in association with Vanderpump & Sykes Solicitors present practical solutions for addressing workplace stress in a ground breaking event to be held at the renowned Royal Chace Hotel, Enfield on September 24th 2008.
Chemists 'under too much strain'
Mon, 18 Aug 2008
Pharmacists are being put under too much strain, putting patients at risk, say the profession's leaders.
Tackling stress in the workplace brings rewards
Wed, 9 Jul 2008
Work-related stress is a major cause of occupational ill health and businesses which do not tackle this serious health and safety issue are likely to see a high level of sickness absence and staff turnover and a poor performance level.
8 out of 10 UK Workers take less than 30 minutes for lunch
Tue, 20 May 2008
A culture of desk dining and feeling guilty for taking a full lunch hour exists in offices across the UK
Dame Carol Black video interview: Working for a healthier tomorrow
Sat, 17 May 2008
Dame Carol Black, author of Working for a Healthier Tomorrow, talks to Noel O'Reilly about what her government - commissioned report means for employers
Wellbeing: Positive thinking pays off
Sat, 17 May 2008
Using positive thinking techniques could be HR's best bet for motivating workforces
Enforced smiling in the workplace puts health at risk
Sat, 17 May 2008
Smiling too much at work can seriously damage your health, German scientists have claimed.
Is stress a health and safety hazard?
Fri, 9 May 2008
A group of middle managers gathers in central London for a half-day workshop on stress. Merren Barber, an occupational health physiotherapist, delivers a stark warning: managers who put too much pressure on their workers can cause serious health problems.
Mental Health Awareness Week
Mon, 21 Apr 2008
April 21st is the start of this year's Mental Health Awareness Week.
Managers underestimate how much their colleagues and employees are suffering from stress, anxiety and depression but moving towards creating a working environment which eradicates the stigma assosiated with mental health is key to making improvements.