"Let's Talk About Work Stress: What's Going on at Warwickshire County Council?"
Published by Jessica in stress, mental ill health · Saturday 22 Jun 2024 · 1:15
Tags: Work, Stress, Mental, Health, Warwickshire, County, Council
Tags: Work, Stress, Mental, Health, Warwickshire, County, Council
More than 15,000 sick days were taken last year by Warwickshire County Council staff suffering stress and mental health problems, data shows.
The figures are from the authority's own investigation which show 15,001 days lost which is around 35% of all staff absences.
It is interesting that Warwickshire County Council carried out their own investigation. Have they identified psychosocial risks which arise from poor work design, organisation and management?
Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure that workplace risks are properly assessed and controlled. When employees are involved in the process this will ensure that there is much improved and effective identification and management the risks. Savings can be huge when this is carried out effectively and is part of a continuous improvement process.
I delivered a ISMA Scotland session on Proactive and Supportive Approach to Stress and Mental Health – Return to Work. Part of my research identified best absence management and return to work practices with good communication and support in place. A six-step process in line with ISO 45003 guidelines including occupational health services, competent managers with good communication skills and effective return to work process/programmes. Please get in touch if you would like more information on this.
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