15/04/2026
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This Stress Awareness Month: Take action to prevent work-related stress
Did you know that nearly 1 million workers in the UK reported work-related stress, depression, or anxiety in 2024/25? But here’s the key: work-related stress is preventable.
As an employer, you have a legal duty to assess and manage this risk to protect your team’s well-being.
HSE’s Management Standards provide a clear framework to help you manage key areas of work design that, if left unchecked, can lead to:
🔸 Poor mental health
🔸 Reduced productivity
🔸 Increased absenteeism
Here are the six critical areas to focus on:
🔹 Demands – Are workloads manageable?
🔹 Control – Do employees have input into their work processes?
🔹 Support – Is sufficient support available from colleagues and management?
🔹 Relationships – Are workplace relationships positive?
🔹 Role – Are roles and expectations clear?
🔹 Change – Are changes managed and communicated effectively?
By reviewing these areas, you can identify stress risks and engage your team in creating a healthier, more productive work environment.
This is a key focus of HSE’s Working Minds campaign—helping employers prevent stress and improve mental health in the workplace.
Take action now with our free tools and guidance:
🔗 https://workright.campaign.gov.uk/working-minds?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=working-minds