Workplace Stress - Examine The Causes Says UNISON, UK

Main Category: Anxiety / Stress
Also Included In: Mental Health;  Psychology / Psychiatry
Article Date: 06 Nov 2009 - 1:00 PST

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UNISON, the UK's largest public sector union, has accused employers of "burying their heads in the sand," instead of tackling stress, anxiety and depression in the workplace. The latest statistics from the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence show that 13.7 million working days are lost each year as a result of work-related illness, costing employers a massive £28.3bn a year.

Dave Prentis, General Secretary of UNISON said:

"Employers would save millions and deliver a better service, by digging into and removing the underlying causes of stress and depression in their workplaces.

"While the recession inevitably takes a toll on public health, employers need to act on the NICE guidelines, instead of burying their heads in the sand. We know that many employers are failing to tackle workplace bullying, impossible workloads, long hours and job insecurity, all of which take a toll on workers' health and their families.

"There is no room for complacency - taking action to protect workers' health is not only morally and legally right, it makes sound financial and business sense."

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UNISON