Stress-related problems 'could lower performance'

Date: 25/03/2009

Employers are being encouraged to clamp down on stress in the workplace as part of a new initiative by a government agency, it has been revealed, garnering a positive response from an industry member.

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a new work-related stress website which highlights the need for bosses to start motivating employees or consider team building events as a way to alleviate problems and improve performance.

Jane Gillham, the director of Pivotal Performance, told onrec.com that extreme pressures of the modern climate would undoubtedly affect many people across the country.

The expert explained: "It's good to challenge employees to be more productive, but managers need to be careful not to cause too much stress. It becomes a serious problem in the workplace when it affects the health of employees."

She added that the HSE's initiative is a very welcome one in the current economic and employment environment.

The central mantra of the HSE is to prevent death, injury and ill health in the workplace.

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