Managing Stress in the Workplace Training

Handling stressful workplace situations with ease

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) report that stress related absence continues to increase and for many employers remains as the number one reason for long term absence.

The CIPD also reports that workload, management style and organisational change are the main causes of stress related absences.

As a manager, you have a legal duty of care to ensure that your employees are not harmed by work-related stress and have a duty to assess the risk arising from workplace hazards, including stress.

Failure to do so can lead to claims of breach of contract and personal injury claims. In light of the increased number of stress related tribunal claims and the increase in publicity, it is essential that organisations take action early to reduce and manage stress within their organisation.

A fundamental step to managing and reducing stress is through appropriate training. This course provides managers with an understanding of their responsibilities along with the knowledge and practical tools they need to reduce stress and actively improve employee wellbeing.

Course Content

• Causes of work and non-work related stress and the impact of these in the workplace
• The risks of failing to manage stress at work
• Signs and symptoms of individual and organisational stress
• The effects of stress
• Understanding of the duty of care towards employees
• The Health and Safety Executive’s Stress Management Standards
• How to develop and implement company-wide stress risk assessments
• Legal considerations for managing short and long term stress, including the Disability Discrimination Act and the Health and Safety at Work Act
• Practical approaches for dealing with stress-related absence

Who is it For?

All managers who have either direct or indirect responsibility for managing others. It is also ideal for those whose role involves Health and Safety and/or responsibility for implementing company policy.

Course Duration

One day.

Certification

Delegates will be awarded a NorthgateArinso Employer Services certificate of attendance.

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