Press Release - 10th December 2008
Increased Stress for Nearly Half of Britain’s Workers
Nearly half (49%) of the UK’s workforce is suffering from more stress and anxiety compared to this time last year, according to a survey issued today.
The results from learnHR, the leading HR training specialist, reveal the true impact that the recession is now having on Britain’s workers. 38% of staff now feel insecure in their jobs, fearing redundancy in these uncertain times, and as anxiety levels rise, it is estimated that 20% of workers will be off sick at some point over the next year due to stress related illness. 29% of workers are already seeing their levels of productivity and efficiency drop.
Christine Tebbutt, Education Director of learnHR said: “These are worrying times for companies and their staff up and down the country, but increased stress levels only add to the problem. Now more than ever, we need a workforce which is operating to its full potential, and it is vital that businesses recognise the role that HR and personnel departments play in rebuilding confidence and maintaining a productive workforce.
“Organisations must invest time, resources and training in their HR personnel and Line Managers to ensure they have the adequate skills and support when dealing with lower levels of confidence, motivation and staff morale.”
The nationwide survey of 2,000 male and female workers over the age of 18 further revealed that:
- 36% of UK workers are worried about paying their mortgage or rent
- Nearly half (49%) of all workers questioned don’t feel they have a good work/life balance
- Workers in the West Midlands (57%) and London (52%) are experiencing the highest stress levels over the past 12 months
ENDS
*Research undertaken by 72 Point Ltd amongst 2,000 18+ adults across the United Kingdom from October 22nd – 27th 2008.
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About HRD & Payroll Solutions:
HRD & Payroll Solutions have been delivering highly effective training to an extremely loyal client base for over twenty years. Over 7,500 different organisations have benefited from their extensive array of payroll and e-learning HR courses, face-to-face courses delivered nationwide in easily accessibe venues, as well as bespoke in-house workshops.
What HRD & Payroll Solutions offer:
- learnHR: Launched in September 2008, learnHR’s professional qualifications are available online, face-to-face and can be specifically tailored for individual clients as in-house workshops. Courses offered include: HR in Practice, HR Management, Employment Law in Practice, Health & Safety for HR Managers, Managing for High Performance and Change, Managing Diversity, HR Data – Adding Value to Business, Payroll for HR, Determining Employment Status and Building and Managing Successful Teams.
- learnPAYROLL: The Payroll Solutions Specialist Course for Autumn 2008 include the folowing five high quality essential professional training courses delivered by experts: Determining Employment Status, Understanding Pension Schemes and NI - Now and the Future, Developing and Implementing Salary Sacrifice & Benefits, Termination & Redundancy Payments and Payroll for HR and Senior Managers.
- Annual HR & Payroll Conference: In its 15th year, HRD & Payroll Solutions’ Annual HR & Payroll Conference will take place over two days in March 2009 in a choice of two locations; Stratford-upon-Avon and Tenerife. The conference will provide delegates with an opportunity to network with fellow professionals as well as offering a highly informative programme, including the latest updates on issues affecting their work.
- HR and Payroll Solutions Consultancy Services: HRD & Payroll Solutions offer the service of their experienced tutors to share their specialist HR and payroll knowledge on a particular issue or on-going project. Whatever the requirements, one can be assured of their integrity, honesty, confidentiality, flexibility and value.