According to a recent survey conducted by Business Environment, almost 30% of employees feel stressed all or most of the time at work, with one in five having taken time off work due to stress related issues.
21% of employees claim to take work home at least one or two times a week due to unrealistic time pressures and lack of support causing stress and a lack of time to relax and see family or friends.
Managing Director of Business Environment, David Saul says that businesses have turned into a culture where employees are expected to work all hours no matter the cost to their health or home life. The research found that British companies could be losing over £1 billion each year due to overworked staff needing sick days to cope with stress.
Although at times, staff are required to work beyond their normal role to finish work on a tight deadline, this should never be at the detriment to anyone’s health. Staff need to feel comfortable and supported enough in their work environment to be able to speak to senior members of staff if they are feeling stressed to solve the issue before it escalates. DiSC NZ can help you to understand why your staff act the way they do, making it easier for you to build good relationships amongst the workforce. Call us today on p. 64 27 664 4106 to discuss how we can help you and your business.
