Leathley, Bridget | Features | Health and Safety at Work magazine
Published: 10.03.2008
The HSE says 13.8 million working days were lost in 2006/07 due to work stress, depression and anxiety. Citing HSE research from 2001, the TUC estimates the financial impact is around £3.7 billion. The cost now could be even higher. Bridget Leathley signposts the best sites on the web for guidance on tackling work-related stress.
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Published: 10.03.2008
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