Work Related Stress 

“Work related stress is a huge occupational problem facing Britain today, inflicting a heavy toll both in terms of financial cost and human suffering.  Managers have a key role to play in reducing this toll- there is so much they can do that is simple and effective”     Health and Safety Executive Research carried out in 2002 by The Royal Sun Alliance and The International Stress Management Association UK shows that:  53% of employees experienced work related stress in the preceding twelve months 57% of these stated that their stress levels are increasing 52% felt that stress was damaging their health 41% stated that stress was reducing their productivity 20% needed to seek medical help 63% did not expect their work related stress to improve in the future Personnel are the most important single asset that any business has and probably one of the largest investments that a company will make. Recent legislation has made it the employers’ responsibility to ensure that employees do not become ill as a result of pressures at work, by helping them to deal with causes of stress. Employers have had to pay out up to £300,000 compensation to individuals for stress related illnesses as a result of litigation. Stress costs the UK 7 million working days a year, estimated at £4billion at 1995/96 prices   (source: Health and Safety Executive) RFC CAN HELP YOU TO OPTIMISE YOUR ORGANISATION'S POTENTIAL BY TAKING POSITIVE ACTION TO AVOID STRESS Reduce the Cost of Sickness Absence Retain Staff Longer Increase Morale Enhance Company Loyalty Increase Productivity Improve Performance Sustain Success Achieve Work/Life Balance Avoid Litigation For a personal session or to discuss a business consultancy project Please Call 01784 488165 info@ruthfoggconsultancy.co.uk www.ruthfoggconsultancy.co.uk