Stress – an increasingly common work environment problem

Employers should pay more attention to psychological well-being of employees and possibly reduce the level of stress and anxiety of their employees, according to British researchers.

According to the British National Institute of Health, treatment costs associated with mental illness from stress at work is 28 billion pounds - is the amount you spent a quarter of all patients on treatment in the UK.

The most vulnerable group were middle managers, the researchers reported. Experts believe that it is necessary to establish positive communication with employees, pay attention to the state and requests of staff, also make work schedules more flexible and provide additional weekends. Such changes in work could slash the number of cases of illness related to stress in the workplace.

It is also recommended to invest in training their staff, improve their qualifications to the company's activities could constantly evolve. Experts estimate that for the average firm with about 1000 employees, the proposed changes would reduce the cost of treatment of £ 250 thousand per year. The morale of staff and their relationship with management - a very important aspect in achieving good results in the work of companies and firms, employers should not forget about it, emphasized by psychologists.