Stress
What is Stress?
Stress can be defined as "The adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or other types of demand placed on them."
Stress Guidance
Line managers/supervisors are to refer to the 'Stress Management guidance' document should any employee cite stress within the workplace. The document will provide guidance on managing stress and useful resources. If and where required further advise is also available from your HR contact.
Completion of the Stress Management Review Questionnaire is recommended when a stress related issue has arisen and must be completed when a member of staff returns to work after a stress-related absence
Stress Management Review Questionnaire (PDF version)Link opens in a new window
Stress Management Review Questionnaire (Word version)Link opens in a new window
Employee Assistance Programme
The University Employee Assistance Programme is available for any member of staff struggling with pressure or stress related illnesses, whether work related or not. Please also see 'Stress Management guidance' document for further useful resources.
Internal Links:
Stress Management guidance documentLink opens in a new window
Stress PolicyLink opens in a new window
Stress Risk Assessment FormLink opens in a new window
Human ResourcesLink opens in a new window
Leadership & Management DevelopmentLink opens in a new window
University Dignity PrinciplesLink opens in a new window
External Links:
HSE's 'Working together to reduce stress': A guide for employees
Health and Safety Executive Management StandardsLink opens in a new window