Stress
Guidance and advice for managers with staff who are experiencing stress.
It is both a physiological and psychological reaction which occurs when people perceive an imbalance between the combined levels of demand placed upon them, both at home and/or at work, and their capacity to meet those demands.
Stress can be positive and motivating in the short term, helping to achieve success. Prolonged stress, however, can lead to ill health.
Self Assessment Checklist However, you are encouraged to speak to your line manager where possible and in the first instance as your manager may have a discussion and undertake a risk assessment with you based on the information provided in the following document;
Work Related Stress – Information and Guidance for Managers / Supervisors
There are varied sources of information available to support your mental health at;
Staff Health and Wellbeing Hub | The University of Edinburgh
Related Links
Work-related stress and how to manage it: stress risk assessment - HSE
If required having undertaken the self assessment and having had discussion with your manager you require to contact Occupational Health please consider;
University employees who would like advice on a health matter or mental wellbeing issue that affects work can self-refer to Occupational Health.
Management Risk Assessment
Stress - Managers Risk Assessment (PDF)
Stress - Managers Risk Assessment (Word)
To assist in having the conversation with your staff please refer to the HSE guidance in the link below:
Work-related stress and how to manage it: stress risk assessment - HSE
Line Manager Competency Indicator Tool from the HSE
Management referrals
Managers should refer employees to Occupational Health in all cases of sickness absences that last for a period greater than four weeks, or in relation to shorter periods where a possible health issue is likely to have an ongoing effect on work attendance or performance.
Individuals can also be referred whilst they are attending work, if work appears to be affected by a health or mental wellbeing issue.