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Pressure is part and parcel of all work
and helps to keep us motivated . But excessive pressure can lead
to stress which undermines performance, is costly to employers
and can make people ill.
Why do we need to tackle stress?
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about half a million people in the UK experience work-related
stress at a level they believe is making them ill;
* up to 5
million people in the UK feel "very" or "extremely" stressed by
their work; and
* a total of 12.8 million working days were lost
to stress, depression and anxiety in 2004/5.
Employers should look at:
* developing appropriate and effective
policy
* organising a risk assessment and benchmarking exercise
* developing appropriate training for managers and staff
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developing support structures and services as needed
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