National Stress Awareness Day: Understanding and managing workplace stress

National Stress Awareness Day takes place on 4 November, providing an opportunity to talk openly about stress and consider how we can better support mental and physical wellbeing.

Stress affects everyone differently. While a certain amount of pressure can be motivating, prolonged or unmanaged stress can have a wider impact on how people feel, think and perform.

For employers, understanding workplace stress and creating opportunities for employees to talk about pressure can form an important part of a wider wellbeing strategy.

Recognising the signs of stress

Stress does not always look the same from person to person. Changes in mood, sleep, concentration, motivation or behaviour can sometimes indicate that someone is finding things difficult to manage.

Helping employees understand these signs can encourage earlier conversations and make it easier for people to seek support when they need it.

You can find external support and advice here > Every Mind Matters

Practical support for employees

Education can play an important role in helping people understand and manage stress.

Hands On At Work provides stress management and resilience workshops that give employees practical tools for recognising potential triggers and exploring healthier ways to respond to pressure.

Sessions can be delivered as part of a wider workplace wellbeing programme or introduced as a focused wellbeing activity.

Take a look at the onsite and online services we provide

Creating a supportive workplace

A positive workplace culture can make it easier for employees to talk about stress without feeling judged.

National Stress Awareness Day provides a useful opportunity for organisations to check in with their teams and consider what additional support could be beneficial.

From workshops and webinars to mindfulness and workplace massage, Hands On At Work offers a range of services designed to support employee wellbeing.

Find out how Hands On At Work can support your organisation > info@handsonatwork.co.uk