Friday 18 May 2018

Workplace Stress In The Housing Sector Is A Major Issue


In 2016/17 12.5 million working days were lost due to work-related stress, depression or anxiety and 526,000 workers were suffering from work-related mental health issues. With 9.7 million workers saying that in 2016/17 their productivity is damaged by stress and anxiety caused by the workplace. Across the country workloads are reported to be growing and this is a particular issue in the social housing sector as it seeks to respond to the UK’s housing crisis and unsettled political and economic landscape. More than ever before, the success of social housing sector depends upon the commitment and dedication of the people who work in the sector. Therefore, reducing stress at work and improving the wellbeing of colleagues has never been more important for the continued delivery of core housing services. Read more on the CIH website.

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