Transcript Managing your own stress

Managing your own
stress
a few tips to keep you calm
See these everywhere...
Particular areas for
causing stress
To be recognised by employers
and individuals!
Tips for drivers
• Try to plan ahead
• Fight the urge to lane hop
• Arrange your car seat and
head rest
• Choose the entertainment
• Break in long journeys
Tips for phone users
Especially call centre staff!
• Use a head set if available
• If not, DO NOT "shoulder
hold"
• Use "quiet time"
Tips for computer users
• Adjust chair and screen
• Try different arrangements
on desk
• Avoid window glare
• Space under desk
Tips for computer users
part 2
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Adjust keyboard
Try to keep wrists straight
Don't sit in the same position
Take a break
Tips for employers
The legal framework
Tips for employers
Why?
1. The Business Case
1. Costs to business
2. Benefits to the business
2. The Moral/ethical case
Some interesting
statistics
Work related stress
accounts for 25% long term absence
Sickness absence costs the economy
around £15bn
Sickness absence costs employers
around £9bn
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