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#1 Posted : 22 September 2002 15:30:00(UTC)
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Posted By Paul Hill
I have a number of employees who are saying that they have stress related problems at work. I have spoken to the Director responsible, and the issue has also been tabled at a staff commitee meeting. The response from the Director is that he will not take any action over and above what is already in place, which is private couseling for all staff or one to one discussion with their line managers. I don't feel that we are doing enough to measure the size of the problem let alone deal with it. How can I convice them that more action is required? I been down the emotional and legal routes already but without success.

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Paul Hill
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#2 Posted : 22 September 2002 18:01:00(UTC)
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Posted By Andy Essex
One way to convince senior managers that "workplace" stress is a problem is look at the costs of sick absence. Suggest stress risk assessments, changes to work routines, then monitor if sick absence improves.
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#3 Posted : 23 September 2002 10:15:00(UTC)
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Posted By Mark Large
Did you try quoting compensation cases and amounts paid out?
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