Most organisations not formally assessing workplace stress, survey finds
The survey from WorkNest found that only 18% of organisations regularly and formally assess work-related stress as part of their risk management practices.
Many organisations are failing to formally assess workplace stress as part of their health and safety processes, despite growing regulatory attention on the issue, according to research from WorkNest.
The survey found that only 18% of organisations regularly and formally assess work-related stress as part of their risk management practices.
More than one third (35%) said they do not assess workplace stress at all, while 30% reported doing so only inconsistently.
A further 17% said they were unsure whether their organisation carried out stress risk assessments.
The findings come as the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) continues to highlight psychosocial risks such as stress, burnout and excessive workloads as key workplace health concerns and a major contributor to employee absence.
The poll also found risk assessments are the most common concern for employers when anticipating a potential inspection.
When asked what would worry them most if an HSE inspector arrived, 43% cited whether their risk assessments were up to date and adequate.
Other concerns included whether workplace policies reflect actual practice (30%) and whether staff training and competency could be demonstrated (19%).
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