Stress prevention, not cure

Work-related stress can cause illness, leading to prolonged absence and severe difficulties for organizations. Stress can also provoke changes in behavior, such as irritability and anxiety, and lead to depression and other serious mental illnesses. Recent findings suggest that directors are taking t...

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Published inDirector (London, England : 1983) Vol. 52; no. 4; p. 46
Main Author Day, Geraint
Format Magazine Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London Institute of Directors 01.11.1998
Subjects
Cardiovascular disease
Effects
Employee problems
Employers
Human resource management
Mental disorders
Mental health
Mental health care
Stress
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Summary:Work-related stress can cause illness, leading to prolonged absence and severe difficulties for organizations. Stress can also provoke changes in behavior, such as irritability and anxiety, and lead to depression and other serious mental illnesses. Recent findings suggest that directors are taking these matters more and more seriously. An NOP business survey of 500 IoD members showed that the vast majority agreed with the suggestion that employers have a key role to play in dealing with stress at work.
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ISSN:0012-3242