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Stress in the workplace


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Stress places huge demands on employees' physical and mental health, and is a major cause of long-term absence at work. This factsheet will help you learn how to identify the signs of stress and address stress at work.


So, knowing how to manage the many different signs of stress is key to managing people effectively.

This factsheet will help you learn how to identify the signs of stress, address stress at work, and distinguish between stress and pressure. It also gives information on employers’ duties under health and safety law, and information on prevention, early intervention and stress policies.

It’s only for members of the CIPD website, so you’ll need to login or register (for free) in order to read the whole factsheet.

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