Description About 1 in 5 people say that they find their work either very or extremely stressful and over half a million people report that they experience work-related stress at a level they believe has actually made them ill. On average, a case of stress-related ill health leads to 29 working days being lost. In one recent year, a total of 13.4 million working days were lost due to either stress, depression or anxiety. In addition, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) increasingly expect to see that organisations are managing workplace stress following their guidance. This training course will help ensure that employees are aware of their part in helping to manage stress in the workplace and your organisation’s approach to this risk area. Stress Awareness for Employees is designed to help individuals recognise the common causes of stress and understand the positive actions they can take to manage its effects. The training uses a best practice approach and the latest guidance. Key Points Experience: Suitable for all levels of employees. Duration: This course takes approximately 25 – 30 minutes to complete. Assessment: Continuous assessment throughout the course. Teaching Method: Interactive e-learning. Training Requirement: No prior training required. Aims and Objectives The aim of the Stress Awareness for Employees course is to make employees more aware of the causes of stress and the positive actions they can take to manage stress. Course Outcomes At the end of the training, participants will be able to: Describe the difference between stress and pressure. Appreciate the common causes of stress in the workplace and outside of work. Recognise the common signs and symptoms of stress in themselves and others. Understand the adverse effects that stress can have on people and the contributory factors. Identify positive actions and strategies that can be applied to deal with stress. Who is This Course For? This course is developed for all levels of employees to provide general awareness about the stress factors arising from their social and work life and how to cope with them. Course Overview Stress Awareness for Employees aims to make employees more aware of the causes of stress and the positive actions that can be taken to manage it. The course covers the following topics: Understanding Stress and Pressure Identifying Causes of Stress Recognising Signs and Symptoms Understanding Adverse Effects Positive Actions and Strategies Enquire Looking to book online Stress Awareness training for over 20 people? Use the form below and we’ll get back to you with a quote.
