Developing a workplace stress prevention programme

Over the past decade or so, much evidence has emerged that it is indeed possible to reduce stress at work, and at the same time improve performance and productivity, provided that a multiple response is adopted which focuses principally on preventing the causes of stress and alleviating the stressors themselves.

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1 January 2001

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— What types of stress prevention programmes are most effective
— The first step in stress prevention - diagnosis
— Options for a programme for the prevention of work-related stress
— Developing a manual on the prevention of work-related stress
— A national consultation initiative: The case of the United Kingdom
— Guidance on work-related stress in the European Union

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